Community Wellness Coordinator

OUR MISSION: Brandywine Valley Active Aging enriches the lives of aging adults living in our community by providing services that enhance the dignity and quality of their lives. 

It is the expectation of Brandywine Valley Active Aging that all staff will mirror the mission of Brandywine Valley Active Aging in the performance of their work.

Brandywine Valley Active Aging builds on a history of more than 40-years of continued service by the former Coatesville Area and Downingtown Area Senior Centers.  While services are open to anyone who seeks to improve the quality of their life, regardless of their age, Brandywine Valley Active Aging’s programs and services are designed to offer the most value to individuals 50 and greater. 

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: The Community Wellness Coordinator will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to administer the policies and programs of Brandywine Valley Active Aging’s BVAA FIT Program and to administer the policies and programs of Older Americans Act Title III D Evidence-Based and Health & Wellness Programs defined by Aging Program Directive 19-04-01.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Community Wellness Coordinator will be detail-oriented, well-groomed, act professionally, and embody the characteristics necessary to drive the work of the organization.  The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Working collaboratively with the Director of Operations, develop wellness programming to achieve short-and long-range planning goals that drive the mission and support the strategic plan.
2. Direct oversight of compliance with Aging Program Directive 19-04-01 and Chester County Department of Aging contract including APD and contract goals and objectives to grow program enrollment, outreach, and benefit.
3. Working collaboratively with the Chester County Department of Aging Services and using Commonwealth approved evidence-based models, develop, plan, implement, and carry out a state-approved, comprehensive annual community wellness program and provide direct instruction of course curriculum.
4. Develop curriculum for, and when necessary, lead group exercise classes appropriate for older adults on one or both BVAA Campuses. Substitute instruction of group exercise classes when needed.
5. Collect, analyze, and share data to document program success by performing program evaluation by researching and implementing appropriate evaluation models and reporting the same to the Chester County Department of Aging Services.
6. Work closely with Campus activities staff to generate new ideas and initiatives to advance community health and wellness programming including instructing classes internally and externally to grow the mission and reach of Brandywine Valley Active Aging health and wellness programs.
7. Build and supervise the work of a supply of contract instructors and/or skilled volunteers, to provide group fitness instruction for classes like: Line Dancing, Tai Chi, Yoga, and Zumba, etc. Develop, recommend, and manage all contracts for instruction.
8. Build and oversee a wellness office for each Campus to include such private pay services as: audiology, massage therapy, physical therapy, and podiatry, etc.
9. Create breadth of programming by leveraging existing partnerships and developing new ones to serve the diverse needs of the communities and population served.
10. Create outlines, schedules, and course descriptions for use in marketing materials including but not limited to the monthly newsletter, social media, and website.
11. Maintain all facility program areas and equipment, including maintenance of an inventory list and keeping all areas and equipment in a neat, clean, and organized manner.
12. Keep all equipment in good working order and, as necessary, maintain all maintenance and supply contracts for equipment.
13. Establish a health and wellness advisory council and meet (at least) annually to review program goals and to draft a plan for review and approval by the Chester County Department of Aging Services and the Pennsylvania Department of Aging.
14. Determine the appropriateness of clients participating in fitness programs and ensure the completeness and accuracy of all client files in the event of an emergency. 
15. If requested, temporarily assume the duties and responsibilities of absent staff.
16. Other duties may be required. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

1.     Be at least 21-years of age.

2.     Bachelor’s degree in a related field or a combination of education and equivalent experience.

3.     Minimum of 2 or more years of experience in health and wellness program development, and budget management.

4.     Desire to work with older adults and the ability to put service of others before self.

5.     Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

6.     Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

7.     Ability to prioritize work and to appropriately delegate to meet deadlines.

8.     Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, tact, and professionalism.

9.     Familiarity with computers and computer software including Microsoft Office.

10.  High level of accuracy, efficiency, and punctuality.

11.   Personal transportation and the ability to travel daily, if needed, throughout the County and occasionally for local, regional, or national conferences or training. 

ATTRIBUTES: Individuals must exhibit enthusiasm, dependability, patience, initiative, and flexibility.  Individuals must be able to work as part of a team by working successfully with staff, volunteers, and participants.  The individual must be open-minded and able to work with all elements of human diversity represented within the internal and external community.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While the work in this position is largely indoors, travel throughout the county does happen.  When indoors, the work environment is protected from weather conditions but subject to some temperature fluctuations. Periodically during the year, the position is involved in outdoor activities and subject to temperatures below 60 degrees F and above 80 degrees F.  Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind are possible. On occasion, the environment may be noisy and distracting.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals who are differently abled to perform the functions. 

·        Communicating with others to exchange information, instructions, and ideas by means of spoken words, typed or handwritten notes, forms and other work materials, use of a computer, laptop, or other electronic device. 

·        Excellent hearing and vision for emergency situations.

·        Office work that primarily involves sitting and standing for sustained periods of time.

·        Ability to lift, adjust, push, pull, carry, slide, and move objects weighing 40+ pounds repeatedly and frequently in all directions.

·        Ability to bend, stretch, twist, squat, and reach in all directions for extended periods of time, up to 8-hours per day.

·        Other movements required from time to time may include, but are not limited to, stooping, kneeling, stepping, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, and repetitive motions hands, fingers, and wrists.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING:

1.     Hold and maintain appropriate group fitness instruction certification.

2.     Within 6-months, obtain and maintain current adult CPR, First Aid, and AED certification.

3.     Within 1-year, obtain and maintain SAGE Care certification.

DISCLAIMER:  This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities or responsibilities that are required of the employee.  Additional duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed, as necessary. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:  Brandywine Valley Active Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers candidates for all positions on the basis of their qualifications and without regard to their race, color, religion, gender or gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, marital status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special differently abled veteran or other protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 

Due to the nature of Brandywine Valley Active Aging’s programs and services, it is essential that staff be able to perform their essential job functions and consistently meet the qualifications and physical demands.