Wellness & Fitness Coordinator

About the role

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a dedicated and creative Wellness & Fitness Coordinator to join our team serving older adults in the Prince William Area. In this vital role, you will help enhance the well-being, independence, and quality of life of the older adults in our community through engaging, accessible, and forward-thinking programs.

Responsibilities

• Planning, developing, and implementing socialization, wellness and physical fitness programs; evaluating program effectiveness; and recommending improvements to enhance participant experience and outcomes.
• Ensuring adequate class coverage for all ongoing programs; assisting staff and volunteers with class scheduling and rentals; and serving as a substitute instructor when needed.
• Developing, preparing, and distributing marketing materials and program communications; recruiting and coordinating volunteers; and identifying partnership opportunities with local businesses and community organizations.
• Responding to inquiries regarding programs; enrolling new participants; and collecting applicable program or fitness fees.
• Maintaining records and reports related to programming, facility usage, and equipment maintenance.
• Performing other duties of a similar nature as assigned to support the overall mission of the senior centers and Agency on Aging.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED and 4 years of experience that demonstrates your ability to plan, coordinate, and support programs for older adults.
• Strong organizational skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written, to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work with staff and volunteers, knowledge of the key recreation domains, ability to work independently and as part of a team, exceptional customer service, and handle confidential information with discretion.
• A bachelor's degree or higher in Recreation and 5 years or more of programming recreational activities for older adults.
• Preferred skills and experience include Strong organizational skills, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Ability to work with staff and volunteers, Knowledge of the key recreation domains, Ability to work independently and as part of a team, Exceptional customer service, Handle confidential information with discretion, Bachelor's degree or higher in Recreation, 5 years or more of programming recreational activities for older adults, Experience coordinating staff or volunteers in a recreational setting.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• 4 years of experience that demonstrates your ability to plan, coordinate, and support programs for older adults.
• Strong organizational skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written, to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work with staff and volunteers, knowledge of the key recreation domains, ability to work independently and as part of a team, exceptional customer service, and handle confidential information with discretion.
• A bachelor's degree or higher in Recreation and 5 years or more of programming recreational activities for older adults.
• Preferred skills and experience include Strong organizational skills, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Ability to work with staff and volunteers, Knowledge of the key recreation domains, Ability to work independently and as part of a team, Exceptional customer service, Handle confidential information with discretion, Bachelor's degree or higher in Recreation, 5 years or more of programming recreational activities for older adults, Experience coordinating staff or volunteers in a recreational setting.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written, to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work with staff and volunteers.
• Knowledge of the key recreation domains.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Exceptional customer service.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Recreation.
• 5 years or more of programming recreational activities for older adults.
• Experience coordinating staff or volunteers in a recreational setting.

Benefits

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans.
• Paid Annual Leave.
• Paid Personal Leave.
• Paid Sick Leave.
• Paid Holidays.
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans.
• Optional Group Life Insurance.
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Career Development Opportunities.
• Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Starting Salary Range

$65,910.00 - $80,000 Annually (Hiring Salary Range)

Special Requirements

• Must pass criminal background check.
• Must pass DMV Record check.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Certifications/Trainings required (or must be attained within twelve months) including: APS Mandated Reporter Training, CPR & 1st Aid certification, Peer Place Training.