Wellness Center Coordinator
Full Time - Senior Living - Clear Lake, IA
Are you passionate about senior wellness and community engagement? We're looking for a Wellness Center Coordinator to lead the fitness, health, and recreational programs for residents in our 55+ independent living community. If you're an organized, energetic leader with a background in wellness or fitness programming, especially for older adults, this could be the perfect fit for you!
Wellness & Fitness Programs
Plan and lead wellness activities, including fitness classes, health seminars, and recreational events.
Design programs that promote physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Create and manage community outreach programs that foster intergenerational connection.
Aquatic Center Oversight
Ensure pool safety and compliance with health regulations.
Supervise lifeguards and aquatic instructors.
Schedule water aerobics, therapy sessions, and open swim times.
Resident Engagement & Support
Help residents follow wellness plans prescribed by their doctors or therapists.
Provide resources to residents and their families.
Promote social interaction and active living through fun, engaging activities.
Team Leadership
Hire, train, and manage instructors, lifeguards, and pool staff.
Partner with outside vendors and volunteers.
Monitor attendance and satisfaction to improve programs continuously.
Education & Experience
2+ years of experience coordinating wellness programs, preferably in senior living.
CPR/AED and First Aid certified.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) preferred or willingness to get certified within 90 days.
Skills
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Experience with fitness or aquatic instruction.
Knowledge of program budgeting and community outreach is a plus.
Able to stand, walk, lift up to 50 lbs., and assist residents in and out of the pool.
Comfortable working in and around water.
Able to respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations.
At our community, we believe wellness is more than just exercise-it's about connection, purpose, and joy. Join a team that makes a real difference in the lives of older adults every single day.
Submit your resume and join our wellness-centered community today.
All offers are contingent on passing a background check and drug screen.
One Vision is a nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1966, with a mission to stand with and support people with disabilities to pursue their best life.
We proudly serve individuals across Iowa through a variety of person-centered programs and services designed to promote independence, inclusion, and opportunity:
🔹Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) | Supportive services that empower individuals to live, learn, and work in their own homes and communities — on their own terms.
🔹Smart Living | Smart Living integrates enabling technology and remote support into our community-based services. This approach enhances independence and community inclusion by prioritizing personalized tech solutions as the first line of support.
🔹Community Employment Services | We help people with disabilities find meaningful employment that reflects their interests and abilities. Our individualized approach ensures each person has a voice in choosing a career path where they can succeed and thrive.
Several One Vision branches help fund and expand our impact by creating inclusive opportunities and promoting positive environmental outcomes.
🔹Thrift Stores | Located in Clear Lake, Fort Dodge, and Waterloo, our thrift stores offer quality goods while supporting vital disability services.
🔹Thrift Solutions | Our textile recycling branch partners with over 70 thrift locations, keeping more than 2 million pounds of materials out of landfills annually — supporting sustainability and our mission.
🔹Glen Oaks Community | A 55+ active living community offering rental homes at TimberCrest Apartments or ownership at Terraces Townhomes, providing vibrant, independent living for older adults.
🔹Boyer Pool & Wellness Center | An inclusive wellness space featuring an indoor heated pool, hot tub, gymnasium, walking track, fitness classes, and more — open to the public.
