Sr. Exercise & Fitness SupervisorOakwood Lutheran Senior Ministries

BASIC FUNCTION

The Senior Exercise Specialist and Fitness Supervisor is responsible for supervision of Exercise Specialists, coordination and management of campus fitness, exercise classes, active events, and personal training offerings to the Prairie Ridge and University Woods residents. The Senior Exercise Specialist and Fitness Supervisor provides additional specialized services to educate and enhance personal wellness in a broad spectrum of opportunities. This position oversees proper maintenance and instruction on exercise equipment, supervises Exercise Specialist team and fosters their growth and skills sets, manages class schedule based on attendance and need of residents, manages fund-based services and charges clients accurately for proper management of Fitness Department revenue. Oversees all functions that occur in the Acorn Club and Vitality Fitness Center.

This position is accountable to the Director of Therapy & Fitness.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

 

1. Fully embrace a culture of hospitality and teamwork by living the Oakwood Core Values:

a. Compassion: We care deeply about the people we serve and the people we work with on a daily basis. We work together to help one another.

b. Faith: We have a commitment to remain true to the vision and mission of Oakwood.

c. Inclusion: We include everyone. We welcome opinions and strive to consider different perspectives to create fair, welcoming, and accessible experiences for all.

d. Integrity: We work to be transparent and fair. We act with honor and respect for our residents, their families, and our co-workers.

e. Dedication: We care about the people we serve and work with on a daily basis. We are dedicated to providing superior service to one another and our community.

2. Supervises and leads Exercise Specialists to create and maintain a strong teamwork-driven culture to deliver fitness opportunities to Oakwood residents with commitment to Oakwood mission, quality customer service, and financial stewardship as top priorities.

3. Coordinate & maintain fitness/physical wellness offerings such as exercise class schedule, personal training, Acorn Club, Vitality Fitness Center, and special outings and events.

4. Supervise Exercise & Fitness Specialists and Interns. Support established employee objectives and standards. Uphold work priorities, assignments, and activities. Take lead on performance evaluations. Negotiate with university internship officials in the development of the internship objectives and evaluation criteria of student interns.

5. Reviews and completes payroll bi-weekly; reviews and approves/declines PTO. Coordinates with Director of Therapy & Fitness regarding staffing needs across campuses for optimal staff utilization.

6. Active engagement in Exercise Specialist Annual Performance Reviews, supported by Director of Therapy & Fitness.

5. Develop and maintain rapport with other department personnel to ensure effective exchange of information regarding residents.

7. Responsible for informing residents of physical wellness/fitness programming and upcoming events through appropriate communication channels.

8. Responsible for continuous evaluation and data collection of the physical wellness/fitness department’s effectiveness, efficiencies, and customer satisfaction.

9. Be available as appropriate in the Acorn Club and Vitality for instruction, answering questions, and exercise assessments for residents according to sustainable to schedule.

10. Maintain accurate records regarding billing system (Full Count). Oversees and monitors revenue tendencies and collaborates with Director of Therapy & Fitness on growth and responsible use of budget.

11. Coordinate with Campus Life Enrichment staff, Therapy staff, other campus departments, and community-based resources to create and render educational offerings for residents – lectures, class series, etc.

 

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

 

1. Collaborate with local Universities (Madison College OTA, UW-Madison School of Pharmacy and UW-Madison Kinesiology Department) to bring programs, lectures, and physical wellness opportunities to Oakwood residents. Serve as a guest lecturer to these groups to educate the students on techniques and strategies of working with older adults.

2. Other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Ability to supervise and support Exercise & Fitness Specialists and interns.

2. Ability to provide quality services to residents, other clients.

3. Excellent communication/listening skills including ability to relate well to the aging population.

4. Strong organization and task execution skills.

5. Ability to work independently.

6. Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.

7. Ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions.

8. Ability to work in a partnership environment which fosters effective teamwork in meeting the mission of Oakwood.

9. Ability to detect change in mental or physical conditions of residents and communicate changes to appropriate staff members.

10. Ability to perform heavy lifting duties which include the equivalency of lifting up to and over 25 lbs., repeated bending and stooping, prolonged walking and standing, and frequent pushing and pulling movements.

11. Ability to adhere to an efficient schedule on a continuous basis.

12. Ability to coordinate and supervise planned exercise programs for varying physical abilities and adapt tasks as necessary to accommodate resident limitations. Focus is on active aging and the recognition of modification needs of the aging body.

13. Ability to develop personal training assessments and programs and offer instruction/supervision

as needed.

 

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND/OR TRAINING

1. Bachelor’s Degree, or higher caliber, in a health/fitness related field required.

2. Current Personal Training certification from ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NASM or NSCA required

3. Experience teaching group exercise classes required.

4. 1-3 years experience as a personal fitness trainer required.

5. Additional certifications in group exercise offerings a plus.