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Wellness Specialist

Wellness Specialist

Givens CommunitiesBlack Mountain, NC, US
8 days ago
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  • Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

Givens Highland Farms - Black Mountain, NC

Why join Givens? Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Communities promotes an environment of inclusion and belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.

What you'll get :

  • Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost
  • Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
  • Paid time off (PTO) w / immediate access to 5 PTO days before your 90 days!
  • Referral bonus program
  • 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
  • Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
  • Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products
  • Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities

Givens Highland Farms, a leading nonprofit senior housing organization, is hiring for a full-time Wellness Specialist to help support our Life Enrichment team. Reporting directly to the Life Enrichment Manager, this position develops and implements wellness programming based on current research and national trends in fitness and wellness. The mission of our Life Enrichment department is to promote and implement a broad scope programs, education, and services within the framework of the Seven Dimensions of Wellness as an ongoing, organization wide process for the benefit of residents and team members.

What you'll do :

  • Develop and deliver age-appropriate fitness and wellness programs following ACSM standards
  • Provide individualized / one-on-one fitness assessments, personal training sessions, and tailored exercise plans to meet the needs and goals of our residents
  • Orient residents and team members to cardio, strength, and flexibility equipment; promote proper technique and confidence
  • Lead group exercise classes for varying ability levels and levels of care
  • Work closely with Life Enrichment, Healthcare, Therapy, and other departments to support whole-person wellness
  • Oversee scheduling, planning, and implementing wellness events, challenges, and educational programs
  • Support non-fitness life enrichment activities when needed to foster social and community connection
  • Perform any other duties and / or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor
  • What you'll need :

  • Bachelor's degree preferred with emphasis in gerontology, health promotion and / or exercise physiology is preferred
  • Prior experience implementing multi-dimensional programs for seniors preferred
  • Certification in personal training, group exercise instruction, or related field (ACSM, ACE, NASM, etc.)
  • Strong interpersonal and motivational skills
  • CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire
  • Unencumbered NC drivers license
  • Compensation will be $23.00 - $25.00 per hour based on experience, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package!

    Still curious about what Givens is all about? It's kind of a long story , but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC for more than 40 years. We already have   four communities   (two life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.

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