Movement and Wellness Specialist

Spring Dell Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer promoting a drug-free, smoke-free workplace that does not honor medical marijuana. Movement and Wellness Specialist Hourly Salary: $50,232/annually Job Type: Full-Time Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm Hours per pay period: 80 Location: Charles County, MD Job Description: Are you passionate about promoting movement, wellness, and healthy lifestyles for people of all abilities? We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Movement & Wellness Specialist to develop and facilitate engaging wellness activities for adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. In this role, you will help participants increase physical activity, improve functional movement, build healthy habits, and develop greater confidence in their abilities. Through individualized and group-based activities, the Movement & Wellness Specialist will create inclusive opportunities that may focus on mobility, strength, balance, flexibility, coordination, endurance, and overall wellness. This role goes beyond exercise by making movement enjoyable, accessible, and meaningful while supporting each participant’s abilities, interests, wellness goals, and independence. Duties Include but not limited to: Develop and facilitate engaging movement and wellness activities that reflect each participant’s abilities, interests, support needs, and personal wellness goalsLead individual and small-group wellness sessions that encourage participation, physical activity, confidence, and healthy routines in a safe and supportive settingModify activities, movements, equipment, and level of support to promote accessibility and meaningful participation for people with varying physical, intellectual, and developmental abilitiesObserve and document participant engagement and progress toward individualized movement and wellness goals, including improvements in mobility, strength, balance, flexibility, endurance, and participationRecognize and reinforce individual achievements and progress, helping participants build confidence and motivation to remain activeWork collaboratively with direct support professionals, program staff, families, caregivers, and other members of the participant’s support team, as appropriate, to promote consistency with wellness goalsCreate a positive, inclusive, and encouraging environment where participants feel comfortable exploring movement, developing new skills, and working toward greater independencePromote wellness through activities that incorporate movement, recreation, healthy lifestyle choices, and opportunities for active community participationMaintain appropriate documentation related to wellness activities, participant involvement, progress, and program outcomesAssist with the development of new wellness initiatives, group activities, challenges, and events that encourage participants to remain active and engaged Qualifications: Background in movement/therapies with minimum 6 month experienceCertified Adaptive Personal Trainer (or must be obtained within 3 months of hiring)Experience in personal and group sessions (at least 1 year)Perform physical activities such as: lifting, pushing and pullingExperience working with people with disabilities is preferredDemonstrate sound time management and dependabilityExcellent communication skills (written and verbal)Knowledge of adaptive fitness techniquesExperience working with people with developmental disabilitiesBasic Computer SkillsA genuine passion for helping others succeed Benefits and Perks: Paid TrainingPaid HolidaysHealth Insurance403b Retirement PlanTuition ReimbursementFree $10,000 Life Insurance/Accidental Death and DismembermentDirect DepositAnnual LeaveSick LeaveMilitary LeaveJury Duty LeaveBereavement Leave Powered by JazzHR m0vpu8MOmF