Patient Fitness Program Manager en Ascension Recovery Services

Patient Fitness Program Manager

Organization: Justice With Hope (JWHope_)
Location: On-site Morgantown, WV 26508 —or Remote (U.S.-based)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Base salary + performance incentives

About Wise Path Recovery

Wise Path Recovery is part of a continuum of care built on dignity, structure, and evidence-based support. Through JWHope_, we’re redefining what recovery can look like—helping individuals rebuild body, mind, and purpose in alignment with sustainable wellness.

Position Overview

The Patient Fitness Program Manager designs and oversees accessible, holistic fitness and wellness programming for clients in both inpatient and post-recovery settings. This role integrates physical exercise, yoga, breathwork, meditation, and daily healthy-habit routines to support mental clarity, emotional stability, and long-term recovery.

You’ll build at-home and in-facility routines that require little to no equipment, lead educational content for staff and clients, and publish a monthly wellness newsletter highlighting movement, mindfulness, and motivation techniques for recovery success.

This position may be performed on-site in Morgantown (WV) or remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement structured inpatient and post-recovery fitness programs requiring minimal equipment.
• Integrate yoga, breathing exercises, meditation, stretching, and healthy habit-building into fitness routines.
• Write and distribute a monthly wellness newsletter featuring practical workouts, mindfulness prompts, and motivational content for clients and staff.
• Partner with clinical and program teams to align wellness plans with treatment goals and recovery milestones.
• Provide short trainings and educational materials for staff who facilitate physical activity or mindfulness groups.
• Track participation and feedback; evaluate and adjust programs to improve engagement and outcomes.
• Model and advocate for wellness as a key element of mental hygiene, recovery maintenance, and personal empowerment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health Promotion, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Nationally recognized fitness or wellness certification (NASM, ACE, ACSM, NSCA, or equivalent).
• Certification or demonstrated experience in yoga, mindfulness, or meditation strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience designing and leading fitness, wellness, or recovery programs (inpatient or remote).
• Demonstrated ability to design creative, accessible routines for individuals with limited space or equipment.
• Excellent written communication skills; ability to produce engaging wellness content.
• Strong understanding of the mind-body connection and trauma-informed principles in behavioral health settings.
• Compassionate leadership style and ability to motivate through empathy, structure, and consistency.

Why Join Us

Opportunity to make movement and mindfulness a core part of modern recovery.

Flexible structure with on-site or remote options.

Supportive, mission-driven culture rooted in dignity and continuity of care.

Competitive salary and meaningful professional growth opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodation

Wise Path Recovery and JWHope_ provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.