Fitness & Wellness Assistant
Full Time
Gainesville, FL 32608
Posted
Job description
Position Title: Fitness and Wellness Assistant
Position Type: Full Time
What We Do
Oak Hammock at the University of Florida is an active, yet relaxed, Life Plan Community in Gainesville, Florida. We offer a full continuum of health care, including independent living, assisted living, specialized memory support, skilled nursing, and home care. Our community offers an unprecedented lifestyle of comfort and convenience with a rich array of services and amenities that are focused on optimal well-being.
What You Can Expect from Us
Full Time Employee Benefits include:
University of Florida partnership with community discounts and access to opportunities through the Gator One UF ID Card
OH I CAN! Scholarship and Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Pay Every Other Week
Licensure Reimbursement for Clinical Positions
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company Paid Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
401K Retirement and Investing Plan with Company Match
Paid Time Off Accrual
6 Paid Holidays and 1 Additional Floating Holiday
Employee Referral Bonus
Annual Employee Recognition Gifts
You Make a Difference Award Recognition
Milestone Service Awards
Helping Hands Emergency Loan Fund
Staff Uniform Credits
TicketsatWork Benefit Program
More Than a Job
Imagine a rewarding career helping others. Working at Oak Hammock at the University of Florida is rewarding and fun. No matter your title, your days are spent among a community of residents enjoying retirement to the fullest. When you leave after your workday, you will feel a sense of accomplishment and joy since you are part of the community and residents’ lives.
No matter the position you are searching for, there is ample opportunity to impact this community. We value our staff and would love the chance to make Oak Hammock more than a job but a worthwhile experience to remember
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Fitness and Wellness Assistant Position Summary
The Fitness/Wellness Assistant leads physical and other related classes to meet the broadest possible spectrum of needs, ability levels and interests of all residents. Assessment of each interested resident’s capacity to participate in fitness and other forms of exercise. Overseeing the safe utilization of the Fitness Center, its equipment, and pools; and orienting residents and staff to the Fitness Center equipment and other offerings. Able to assist a variety of classes all having to do with engagement of the body in exercises through which the participant’s physical and other wellness needs are met. Engage residents positively, in a manner that is encouraging to their efforts, and to assure the effective marketing of Fitness Center and other exercise programs both to active participants and to others. Work cooperatively with therapists and other professional staff to create a climate that encourages wellness.
Life Enrichment/Activities Assistant Job Qualifications and Requirements
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Demonstrate communication, organizational and leadership skills.
Be receptive to change and have an ability to learn.
Commitment to customer service and effective interpersonal communication skills
This individual will need to be empathetic, energetic and have an affinity for working with a diverse senior population.
All applicants must complete and pass a Level II Background Check and Drug Screening
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