Wellness Coach I

Join Our Team

We are looking for compassionate, caring people to join our talented staff of health care professionals as we continue to grow to be the preferred, regional health care partner in our community.

Job Summary

• Plans, coordinates and participates in bio-metric screening process.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development to provide education appropriate to the age of the individuals served.
• Prepares presentations and teaches wellness programs as required.
• Ensures that education materials are timely, accurate and consistent with current guidelines established by national organizations, such as the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, and National Institute on Health.
• Maintains documentation and statistics including: screening results with historical comparisons, participation, counseling activities, referrals and ancillary activities. Reports screening comparisons annually as necessary.
• Maintains client confidentiality.
• Coaches employees on healthy lifestyles, providing direction, education, and goal setting to aid in improving the overall health of the individual. Utilizes bio-metric testing results as a basis for coaching individuals. Utilizes department approved education, standards, and health programming to achieve goals.
• Rounds to departments/companies as necessary to deliver elements of programming and to follow up on individual's progress as required. Travels as necessary.
• Advises and instructs employees regarding physical fitness, exercise regimens, and various fitness activities. In some cases will demonstrate proper use of fitness equipment. Will advise on proper technique to achieve best results. Will caution and advise individuals to seek approval of their family physician regarding participation in activities.
• Advises and instructs employees on proper nutrition and healthy diet. Provides education and resources regarding nutrition based on department approved education and research.

Education Qualifications

• A health related degree, i.e. LPN, Health and Wellness Promotion or Exercise Science Required

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' relevant experience of healthcare programming Required

Licenses and Certifications

• LPNs must have a current active license in the state of Indiana Required
• Membership in related organizations such as American College of Sports Medicine, Association for Worksite Health Promotion, National Wellness Association, Wellness Councils of America Preferred
• Valid drivers license Required

Qualifications

Bachelors or better in Exercise Science or related field.

Personal Trainer Preferred

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