Health and Wellness Coach

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas of study: exercise physiology exercise science kinesiology biomechanics ergonomics physical education athletic training occupational/physical therapy nursing dietetics Experience/Skills Requires one to three years health care experience Requires knowledge and experience in: health risk assessments lifestyle risk reduction disease management health promotion Communicates effectively both verbally and in written reports Required Licenses/Certifications CPR Requires Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Health Coach Certification Working Conditions Clean, well-lit working environment ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES Behavioral Expectations Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations Essential Functions Builds and maintains effective relationships with clients and other healthcare professionals Conducts/reviews individual health risk assessments Analyzes the individual’s health data to help the client prioritize and establish personal health goals Designs and implements programs based on client’s own health, fitness, nutritional and lifestyle data Uses strategies with clients such as: Setting goals Realizing and understanding barriers Planning to overcome barriers Noting achievements Communicating needs and frustrations Provides ongoing coaching, teaching, and social support to help individuals build self-efficacy skills and achieve personal health goals Continuously revisits goals and recognizes achievements, challenges, and barriers to maintain client progress and success Builds client independence through teaching nutrition, exercise and lifestyle modifications Uses national clinical guidelines and standards to provide risk reduction and disease management services to individuals with chronic conditions and/or complex medical situations Adheres to legal and ethical codes and standards Effectively collaborates and integrates with healthcare professionals, other suppliers of corporate health services, and community services Maintains competency by staying current on scientifically based research theories and best practices Gives information to business/corporations/organizations on how to set up a Worksite Wellness program at the worksite Performs other duties as assigned Full time/Day shift 80 hours/Biweekly