Overview
Presbyterian Homes & Services is hiring a Fitness Director for our Gracepointe Crossing and Riverwood Village Community. The Fitness Director provides overall leadership of the fitness center and aquatic services at each assigned site. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, evaluating, and effectively directing the fitness staff and program in order to ensure the delivery of high-quality resident care and services consistent with regulations and established best practices of the fitness function at PHS. This includes managing and leading a team of fitness instructors and fitness staff as well as providing direct services to the residents.
This position collaborates with the Site Leader to achieve site fitness goals and objectives.
Salary Range: Starting at $53,040+/annually (Based on Experience)
Reporting Structure
The Fitness Director reports to a PHS Management and Services designee. The Fitness Director directly supervises Fitness/Aquatic Instructors, Lifeguards, and other fitness staff. This position also oversees the use of contracted services, volunteers, and students for fitness programming.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide overall leadership of the fitness center and aquatic services for all assigned sites. Plan, organize, evaluate and effectively direct the fitness staff and program in order to ensure the delivery of high-quality resident care and services consistent with regulations and established best practices of the fitness function at PHS.
- Oversee the implementation of the fitness program to include: assessment, orientation, implementation, education, and evaluation of fitness programming for each resident’s unique need, as well as provide direct services to the residents.
- Achieve fitness goals at the site and organizational level through effective collaboration with management and site functions.
- Ensure clean and safe operating conditions in accordance with applicable regulations and standards by maintaining the fitness center, equipment, and pool(s).
- Manage and lead a team of fitness instructors and fitness staff.
- Support the integration of Christian Culture in fitness operations.
Qualifications
- Must possess a college degree in Physical Therapy, Physical Education, Sports Medicine, Exercise Physiology, Nutrition & Fitness, Recreation Therapy or related fields. Certification in American Council of Exercise (ACE), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) or related groups is required.
- Must have at least two years of experience in personal training, aquatic exercise, fitness training, physical therapy, or related areas. Demonstrate competencies in aquatics and dry-land exercise instruction, class instructions, class development, program management, and client assessment. Demonstrated experience in working with seniors in the area of fitness is desirable.
- Must have life-saving skills training and certification such as CPR, WSL or the like.
- Must be able to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret goals, objectives, policies, and procedures necessary to provide quality resident services and maintain sound operations.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other providers, staff, family and residents in meeting resident needs.
- Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.
About PHS
Based in St. Paul, Minnesota–Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care options, and services for older adults. There are over 7,500 team members at PHS, serving more than 26,000 older adults through 60+ PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin, and through Optage and other community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in MN, providing comprehensive care for over 15,000 older adults.
An Innovative Leader: Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an Innovative Leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living, and overall well-being. PHS is now one of the largest nonprofit senior housing and services providers in the US.
Our strong focus on our employees means we are committed to an environment where you are valued and empowered to make a difference. With a strong commitment to team growth from within, roughly 80% of leadership roles are filled through the development of people like you. To learn more about PHS culture, benefits, and team development, we invite you to visit the "Careers" section of our website.
PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
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