The Fitness & Wellness Specialist will ensure that fitness and wellness planning become a fully integrated part of patient care at Caron through interdepartmental communication, scheduling appointments, education and quality patient care.
Implements interventions for chronic pain patients as prescribed by Caron’s Medical Department, as requested
Develops individual and group fitness plans to address Caron patients’ general physical fitness needs.
Integrates 12-Step language within the realm of individual and group fitness planning and activities.
The Fitness & Wellness Specialist will educate patients and staff of fitness and wellness modalities to be used in recovery through lectures, classes and fitness and wellness programs.
The Fitness and Wellness Specialist will have direct involvement with adolescent population fitness and wellness services.
Documents individual progress notes, treatment plan updates and case consultations relating to all patient appointments. Maintains competency in relation to documentation standards as required by licensing and accreditation entities and Caron protocol.
The Fitness & Wellness Specialist will apply skills to emergency situations that could arise in one’s work area.
The Fitness & Wellness Specialist will develop an understanding and knowledge of the Caron organization’s operating policies/parameters that guide the organization’s “Mission Statement’ and “Core Values” through familiarity with applicable New Hire Training, handbooks related to Recreation Services, procedure manuals, and will have the ability to interpret and apply these methods and guidelines on a daily basis.
The Fitness & Wellness Specialist position may demand specialty job duties and responsibilities that have a direct therapeutic impact on patient care. These specialty job duties and responsibilities will be based on the staff’s qualifications and may include the following services: Yoga, Meditation, Personal Training, Fitness Plan Writing, Older Adult Wellness Activities.
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict duties or tasks that may be required or assigned.
Physical Requirements
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequent standing and walking
Sitting for periods of time
Frequent lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching/stretching, bending/stooping, and repetitive motions
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
Must be able to use all exercise and physical fitness equipment in Caron’s Recreation Center
Demonstrable level of personal fitness is required including facilitation of and participation in physical activities such as hiking, walking, camping, belaying and other recreational activities
Education/Experience Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation/Sports Management Services or related field or evidenced experience and certifications required. Master’s degree preferred.
Certified Fitness Trainer required. If not certified at time of hire, expectation is to achieve this certification within 6 months of hire.
Specialized area of certification preferred, including yoga, strength and conditioning, corrective exercise, etc.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the areas of fitness and wellness field with a working understanding of the impact on a patient and their family systems preferred.
Experience working with chronic pain population preferred.
Experience working with adolescent population preferred.
Must possess the ability to express ideas clearly in both verbal and written forms.
If in recovery, 2 years of continuous sobriety preferred.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Ability to work well with all age groups.
Demonstrated knowledge of substance use disorder and/or work with individuals with chronic pain
Demonstrated knowledge of fitness, wellness and health industry trends and best practices
Ability to demonstrate competence in challenge course technology.
Knowledge of weight training and athletics.
Valid unrestricted driver’s license.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word / Excel.
Ability to type.
Ability to develop structured fitness and wellness plans.
Outdoor skills including but not limited to camping and hiking, where applicable
Exhibits understanding of proper safety precautions, procedures and use of equipment and the ability to recognize potential safety hazards and implement preventative measures.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Non-profit Organization Management
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