What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wellness Specialist position at Messiah Lifeways?
Wellness Specialist
Messiah Lifeways is an award-winning non-profit organization that provides a network of services for adults 55 and better in the Central Pennsylvania region.
Together, we can live - Life. Embraced.
As a member of the Wellness team, the Wellness Specialist promotes the mission and values of the Center for Vitality and Wellness, assisting with both aquatic and land Wellness programming and providing a positive, safe environment for members and team members.
Job Title: Wellness Specialist
Status: Part Time
Shift: Days working 9am-1pm and Saturday monthly
Salary Range: Up to $17.50/hr
Messiah Lifeways Offers a Robust Benefit Package for Team Members Including:
- Next Day Pay Option for Hourly Team Members!
- Medical Coverage for Full Time Team Members
- FREE Vision and Dental Coverage for Full Time Team Members
- Prescription Plan for Full Time Team Members
- Health Savings Account Option for Full Time Team Members
- Flexible Spending Account Option for Full Time Team Members
- Educational Assistance
- Paid Time Off and Sick Time for Full Time Team Members
- Referral Bonus Opportunities
- Team Member Recognition Program
- Retirement Savings Option with Employer Match available for Full Time and Part Time Team Members
- Free Access to On-site Gym
- Organizational Growth Opportunities
- Work-Life Services Such as Financial Planning, Time, and Stress Management, and More!
What do I need as a Wellness Specialist with Messiah Lifeways?
- Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm.
- Must feel comfortable teaching groups.
- Must have computer and office skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology or related degree. program or experience equivalent; preferred.
- Lifeguarding Certification accepted by the PA Department of Health; preferred.
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification; preferred.
- Fitness Certifications (i.e. Silver Sneakers, Group Fitness Instruction, etc); preferred.
- Willing to become a certified aquatic instructor.
What will I do as a Wellness Specialist with Messiah Lifeways?
- Understand the physical needs of older adults and adapt to meet individual needs and/or limitations in all programming.
- Follow/adhere to organizational policies and procedures, federal/state regulations, and guidelines, including Resident Rights.
- Demonstrate the Core Values of Messiah Lifeways.
- Assume accountability for compliance with federal, state and local regulations within the assigned duties and within his or her span of control.
- Will assume responsibility to ensure secure handling of information and will adhere to HIPAA Privacy and Security standards.
- Recognize your role as part of the QAPI efforts of your organization and attend training to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work.
- Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned.
- Provide safety and security in the Wellness Center.
- Oversee safety of all members in and around the Center for Vitality and Wellness.
- Report and complete facility work orders to the Maintenance Department.
- Understand and orient members to procedures during all types of emergencies.
- Keep Center for Vitality and Wellness free of clutter and equipment in place.
- Routinely check equipment for wear and safety.
- Provide Wellness services as scheduled in Individual Schedules.
- Assist with overall function of the Center for Vitality and Wellness.
- Lead fitness and aquatic classes as assigned, both group and individual.
- Provide fitness center supervision.
- Provide lifeguard services.
- Enforces rules of the Center for Vitality and Wellness Office duties/Office hours.
- Fold and restock towels as needed.
- Provide assistance to administrative procedures of the Wellness Center.
- Understand and assist with membership procedures.
- May facilitate orientations for new wellness members and other office duties as assigned.
- Assist with record keeping, taking, and returning phone calls in a timely manner, and collecting statistics and Center for Vitality and Wellness administration as needed and/or directed by the Manager.
Messiah Lifeways is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Salary : $17 - $18