Physical Health & Wellness Coach

About the position The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Physical Health & Wellness (PH&W) Specialist develops and executes multiweek programs and events to educate, coach, and empower wounded service members in pursuit of achievement of their physical health and wellness goals. Responsibilities • Identify, screen, and recruit warriors for participation in quarterly virtual and in person Physical Health & Wellness events and coaching programs. • Plan agenda and execute multiday PH&W coaching program kick off events, providing fitness, nutrition, mobility, sleep, and health-focused education to warriors with limited to no supervision from manager. • Create individualized coaching programs to help warriors achieve their physical health and wellness goals. • Manage warrior participation throughout 90-day coaching program, providing encouragement, support, and connection to resources through regular coaching sessions delivered by telephone or Zoom. • Provide instruction, guidance, and coaching using motivational interviewing skills to encourage behavior change and support the progress of warrior's health focused SMART goals. • Develop and execute in person events, virtual education, competitions, and wellness challenges for warriors and their families. • Develop and facilitate virtual programming content via Zoom, Facebook Live, and other technology-based platforms. • Collaborate with physical health and wellness teammates to develop new, innovative content and curriculum. • Identify and recommend new programming opportunities aimed at increasing overall impact. • Learn and implement various modalities to execute during events and follow up, including Learning Management Systems (LMS). • Establish and maintain community relationships to build an ecosystem of PH&W support for warriors. • Collaborate with multiple WWP departments and other key stakeholders to deliver programming and services to warriors and their families. • Conduct public speaking activities to raise awareness of PH&W programming and discuss the importance of starting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. • Maintain budgets for PH&W programming within assigned region in support of leadership. • Manage information within various systems, ensuring accuracy while maintaining data integrity/security, e.g. Salesforce. • Utilize validated metrics to meet strategic outcomes and key performance indicators. • Manage multiple tasks, assignments, and functions, being comfortable in a fast-paced, innovative environment. • Participate in workgroups for special projects and programming initiatives as assigned. • Assist with onboarding and training of new teammates as needed. • Attend and actively participate in required training and/or meetings, including but not limited to New Teammate Orientation, WWP Cares, ASIST Suicide Prevention training, Leadership training, culture/team based training, or departmental huddles. • Other related duties as assigned. Requirements • Four years of experience working in the fitness industry, allied health profession, health management, wellness coaching, strength and conditioning, or personal/athletic training. • Two years of experience with longitudinal plan design, teaching, guiding, and coaching in the categories of fitness, nutrition, wellness, and/or athletics. • Bachelor's degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology, nutrition, human performance, or a related health science field. • Valid state-issued driver's license. • CPR-First Aid certification. • Ability to obtain ASIST Certification within 1 year of hire. Nice-to-haves • Two years of experience working with and providing support to wounded service members dealing with health issues and invisible injuries. • One year of event planning experience. • One year of experience with customer relationship management and event management systems, e.g., Salesforce, CVENT. • Master's degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology, nutrition, human performance, or a related health science field. • Personal Training certification (ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA), Strength and Conditioning certification (CSCS), or other related fitness certification. • Wellness coaching certification. • ASIST Certification. Benefits • A flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days' work from home) • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members • Competitive pay and performance incentives • A fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment • Medical/Prescription drug, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program • 401(k)-retirement plan • Competitive PTO package • Sick Leave • Family Care Leave • Paid Holidays • Birthday Holiday • Education Assistance • Teammate Wellness Program • Bereavement Leave Apply tot his job Apply To this Job