Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary  

The Wellness Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, promotion, and delivery of resident-centered wellness activities at Fort Wayne Health Campus. Working under the direction of the Director of Wellness, this position helps residents engage in meaningful social, physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual programs and assists with community outreach and specialized wellness offerings. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

• Assist with developing and delivering engaging wellness programs that support residents’ diverse interests, abilities, and needs. 

• Prepare and update a rolling two-week wellness activity calendar in coordination with the Director of Wellness; carry out assigned activities and schedules. 

• Help coordinate outside vendors, local businesses, health professionals, and community partners for programs, tours, outings, presentations, and screenings. 

• Gather program materials and supplies while using approved resources responsibly; notify the Director of Wellness of budget needs. 

• Encourage resident participation and help gather feedback through resident surveys conducted one to two times annually. 

• Assist with quarterly wellness newsletters, campus communications, flyers, and community outreach. 

• Update the Uniguest community app as assigned, including resident/staff entries, program postings, flyers, and community messages. 

• Monitor exercise areas and equipment for safety, report maintenance concerns, and collect required staff and visitor exercise-room consent forms. 

• Record monthly participation counts for wellness activities, Rock Steady Boxing (RSB), and support groups. 

• Coordinate with Wellness Department colleagues and report scheduling, timekeeping, or payroll discrepancies to the Director of Wellness. 

• Maintain required training and certifications and perform other related duties as assigned. 

Resident Engagement and Communications  

• Build relationships with residents, encourage attendance, and adapt activities based on resident interests and feedback. 

• Communicate upcoming programs through the two-week calendar, flyers, newsletters, and approved campus communication channels. 

Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) Program  

• Assist with organizing, promoting, and delivering RSB classes and participant activities as assigned and within applicable training or certification. 

• Support new-participant assessments, reassessments, class planning, and coaching under program direction. 

• Help maintain the RSB Facebook page and monthly newsletter and support community presentations. 

• Complete applicable RSB continuing education or recertification requirements. 

• Track participant attendance and monthly/session payments; prepare invoices and support volunteer coach invoicing as directed. 

Parkinson’s Support Group  

• Assist with monthly Parkinson’s Support Group meetings, guest speakers, and relationships with local health professionals. 

• Prepare meeting materials, snacks, and beverages; help deliver presentations when an outside speaker is unavailable. 

Qualifications  

• Education or training in wellness, recreation, fitness, health, or a related field preferred. 

• Experience planning or facilitating activities, ideally with older adults, preferred. 

• Strong communication, organizational, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. 

• Comfort with public speaking, group facilitation, computers, Microsoft Office, and digital community communication tools. 

• Ability to prioritize assignments, maintain accurate participation records, and support inclusive resident programming. 

Equipment and Work Environment  

Uses computers, telephones, and fitness/exercise equipment. Work takes place in offices, exercise areas, meeting rooms, and other campus locations, with occasional off-site presentations. Some evening and weekend hours may be required. 

Physical Requirements  

This position requires reading and computer use, verbal communication, standing and walking, kneeling or squatting, sitting, bending and twisting, grasping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 45 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be available for qualified individuals.

General Employee Expectations  

• Support Fort Wayne Health Campus policies, service standards, and a respectful, resident-centered environment. 

• Protect confidential information and comply with applicable HIPAA requirements. 

• Follow infection prevention, OSHA, emergency preparedness, and workplace safety procedures; promptly report hazards. 

• Attend required training and meetings, maintain dependable attendance, and communicate professionally with residents, families, colleagues, and visitors. 

• Follow the organization’s code of conduct and contribute to ongoing operational improvement

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