Fitness Program Manager

St. James Place is committed to having a workplace culture where people love to come to work, feel appreciated, continue to grow and find meaning in their work.  Are you looking for an opportunity that allows you to contribute your talent and passion while providing Joyful Service?  St. James Place is the right opportunity for you.

Schedule:  Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Fitness Program Manager

The Fitness Program Manager develops and leads the overall wellness program and manages the Fitness Center.  Promotes membership and participation through program development that is fresh and innovative and designed to meet the needs of today’s senior population.

 Qualifications

• Degree in health promotion and exercise physiology, kinesiology, or comparable program preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in related area of wellness for the senior population
• Leadership and supervision experience
• CPR, First Aid, Group, and Personal training certification required
• Basic computer skills; ability to utilize Microsoft office applications and learn additional software applications as they apply
• Possess a driver's license and a clean driving record

Competencies

• Ability to represent St. James Place in a professional manner.
• Ability to relate well to the senior community and their family members.
• Good human relation and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Essential Functions

Wellness Programming

• Lead team and efforts for resident and staff wellness programs.
• Maintains high standards in the development and implementation of resident-centered programs which meet the fitness needs of St. James Place residents, community members, and staff.
• Serve as connector between therapy provider and fitness center ensuring transition between the two helps to maintain the highest level of functioning for residents, community members, and staff.
• Welcomes new residents and facilitates a process of introduction to wellness program.
• Track resident progress, noting improvement or decline as they choose to utilize wellness offerings or not.
• Liaison to Sales Department in marketing fitness center and therapy offerings to greater BR community through seminars and other educational offerings.
• Maintain partnership with Senior Olympics, BREC, Council on Aging, etc. by coordinating involvement in their events through volunteer efforts and/or presence at active adult activities and offerings.
• Senior Games Day coordination.
• Monitors flow of revenue producing programs.

Fitness Center Management

• Oversight of fitness center membership process, orientation, proper usage of equipment, and exercise classes for residents, greater BR community and staff.
• Sets up appropriate exercise programs based upon health history; reviews program with member.
• Supervise hours of resident exercise, including equipment setup and weight adjustments.
• Ensures Fitness Center space and equipment is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion; monitors the swimming pool area.
• Maintains membership records; completes processes related to insurance and billing.
• Market the fitness center to the Greater Baton Rouge Community.

Leadership

• Develops departmental policies and procedures in conjunction with the Director of Resident Services.
• Facilitates, attends, and participates in various departmental and management meetings.
• Participates in continuing education opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Participates in corporate outreach projects, resident events, and staff events.

Work Hours

• May require working long hours or hours outside of the normal work week.
• Required to participate in the Manager on Call schedule for Independent Living.
• MAY BE DESIGNATED ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL IN THE EVENT OF EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, INCLUDING HURRICANES, EVACUATION, FIRE, FLOOD, ETC., AND BE REQUIRED TO REMAIN ON CAMPUS FOR THE DURATION OF THE EMERGENCY.

Full-time Benefits: