Wellness and Fitness Manager

Eklego is excited to be assisting Three Pillars Senior Living Communities in their search for a dedicated and compassionate Wellness and Fitness Manager to join their team as a direct hire in the Dousman, WI area. This position is a Full-Time Day position working Monday-Friday. 8:30-5:00pm with flexibility.

The Wellness & Fitness Manager presents an exceptional opportunity to be a vital part of our mission! We're looking for an energetic, personable, and business-minded individual who brings knowledge of running a fitness center, expertise in teaching exercise classes, and a demonstrated strength in building relationships with all kinds of people. A passion for multi-dimensional wellness is a must, along with an unwavering positive attitude.

What will I do in this role?

• Under the direction of Three Pillars' wellness program goals and strategies, implement and maintain an active and diverse schedule of wellness offerings that interest and benefit all three audience types: residents, employees, and community members.
• Wellness offerings are primarily focused (~50%) on physical wellness, along with the other seven dimensions (social, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, financial, occupational, environmental).
• Emphasize a strong connection with Hickory Suites Rehabilitation patients and staff, ensuring they are familiar with the Wellness Connection during their short rehab stay and continue using it as a member after their discharge.
• Develop and nurture relationships with partners who can offer wellness programming, including campus staff, outside vendors, and volunteers (by coordinating with our Volunteer Manager.)
• Establish and execute a system for evaluating success of individual events, concepts, etc., using key metrics. Adjust future programming as appropriate.
• Conduct functional fitness screens and provide 1:1 coaching as requested, using InBody analysis when appropriate. Assist in designing individually appropriate fitness programs in consultation with customer's medical provider directives and/or onsite therapy.
• Plan and lead fitness classes in the Wellness Connection and in resident buildings.
• Provide individual and group assistance/coaching in fitness space and with equipment.
• In partnership with other departments (i.e., Marketing, Lifestyles, Dining Services, Therapy, and Human Resources), create strategies and materials for promoting the services of the Wellness Connection to potential participants, partners, or those who may refer members.
• Create and nurture a positive, engaging, and energetic atmosphere in the Wellness Connection among participants, volunteers, instructors, staff, and community partners.
• Expand participant involvement and retention through creative approaches to recognition, encouragement, and building supportive relationships with current and prospective participants..
• Take accountability for fiscal operations of the department and programs.
• Oversee departmental budget, process payments to contractors, facilitate administrative tasks related to membership partners (i.e. Silver Sneakers, programs with insurance, etc..) and community memberships.
• Ensure proper supervision of facilities for activities, events, and open hours through the assignment and scheduling of volunteers, instructors, and community partners.

What is required in this position?

• Bachelor's degree in health or wellness field, or equivalent experience and certification.
• Demonstrated ability to lead group fitness classes; certified as a Group Fitness Instructor (American Council on Exercise (ACE) or Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), or other).
• Yoga certification preferred.
• CPR and BLS certification preferred, or willingness to obtain.
• Must possess a valid Wisconsin drivers' license and good driving record.
• Two years' experience coordinating wellness programming and teaching fitness classes preferred.

Why Choose Eklego?

Eklego partners with choice Senior Care organizations committed to hiring qualified and compassionate staff, and Eklego partners with YOU, as a healthcare professional, to find a workplace that best fits your priorities!

As a Nursing professional, your skills are highly sought after, and you have many options. Here's what to expect with Eklego:

• We'll take the time to learn about your background, your goals, and your needs.
• Direct employment with our Senior Care partners. We are partnered with several choice providers of Senior Care. This gives you a one-stop, simple solution to a choice of employers and positions.
• No more wondering whether your application went through and waiting for a response. We will ensure that your information gets in front of the hiring team and coordinate an interview on your behalf.
• Our clients rely on our expertise and trust Eklego to bring great talent like you because we're ALL better together.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status, including genetic information.