Wellness Services Coordinator

Overview

The Wellness Services Coordinator represents and supports the services of UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Wellness Services by promoting and delivering innovative wellness programs to employees, spouses/domestic partners, business clients, and the community. Responsibilities include the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of wellness initiatives such as health coaching, biometric screenings, CPR & First Aid instruction, fitness center operations, educational presentations, and group exercise. The Wellness Services Coordinator serves as a wellness ambassador and ensures accurate, professional delivery of services that empower individuals to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized health coaching using motivational interviewing and intrinsic coaching methods
• Facilitate behavior change through goal setting, follow-up, and support
• Conduct biometric screenings including phlebotomy (venipuncture and/or finger sticks), blood pressure, body composition, waist circumference, and BMI to the community, business, schools and municipalities
• Administer Health Risk Assessments (HRA) and provide aggregate reporting
• Administer flu vaccines to business, schools and numicipalities
• Deliver wellness presentations and group classes on exercise, stress management, and healthy lifestyle habits
• Provide CPR/First Aid/AED instruction to clients (Adult, Child, Infant)
• Lead group exercise and/or personal fitness consultations
• Communicate clearly with diverse populations and stakeholders
• Demonstrate initiative in exceeding client expectations and delivering high-quality service
• Plan, promote, and coordinate wellness programs for UPH employees and spouses/domestic partners
• Support and manage the OnPoint for Health incentive program
• Schedule and coordinate biometric screenings and staffing to the community, business, schools and municipalities
• Coordinate fitness center memberships and facility oversight
• Coordinate logistics for wellness events and services
• Coordinate internships with universities, oversee intern requirements, direction and supervise daily activities

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Exercise Science, Health Promotion, Health Education, or related field required.

Experience:

• Three (3) years Health coaching experience; experience with biometric screenings and wellness program coordination preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Certified by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) or through an accredited program approved by NBHWC preferred.