Health Coach

ENDEAVORS•McAllen, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Coach will work full-time in the CBP Workforce Wellness Program, facilitating access to the fitness center and fitness app and guiding clients in improving physical wellness in alignment with the program’s wellness model and Endeavors’ mission. The coach determines client goals and develops routines to help clients achieve them, working with clients individually and leading small groups. Positivity, communication skills, and physical fitness are important to the role. Working alongside the Fitness Coordinator, the Health Coach helps ensure fitness center operations comply with OSHA and other applicable operating and safety policies, programs, and instructions. The coach prepares written operating instructions and procedures concerning programs, operations, and safe equipment use; ensures exercise equipment is properly operated and maintained; and keeps the facility attractive and clean. The position is based at the Endeavors CBP WWP Office in McAllen, Texas. Regular and acceptable attendance is required, with flexibility in hours as needed for business purposes. The employee must be willing and available to travel to various locations as business needs dictate and must have daily use of a vehicle without prior notice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; a related field such as kinesiology or exercise physiology is preferred. Relevant work experience may be used in place of the degree.
Two years of direct fitness programming experience.
Specialty certificates or training in yoga, health coaching, or tai chi.
Valid driver’s license with a clear record.
CPR and First Aid certification.
Personal training certification through ACE, NSCA, NASM, or ACSM.
Maintain regular and acceptable attendance as determined by the employer.
Flexibility in hours as needed for business purposes.
Available and willing to travel to various locations as business needs dictate.
Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to their own safety or health or that of others.
Daily use of a vehicle without prior notice.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with first responders and/or the military or veteran community.
Degree in a related field such as kinesiology or exercise physiology.

Responsibilities

Lead group exercise classes and continuously adjust class types and times to meet clients’ interests and needs. Programming includes purpose-based and functional fitness, as well as traditional classes appropriate to the Endeavors Wellness Model.
Create and manage client fitness programs and meal plans through the fitness app.
Promote and facilitate the use of health coaching and fitness center equipment.
Schedule group activities and classes, including yoga, tai chi, spin, and health coaching sessions.
Administer fitness and wellness screenings; enter information into appropriate forms and a secure database.
Ensure contracts, certifications, and liability waivers are up to date.
Develop comprehensive individual fitness programs that address client needs and abilities at all levels of care without stigma or shame.
Provide personal and group fitness instruction, including equipment orientation, personal fitness assessments, and ongoing progress monitoring.
Help clients determine their goals for movement and physical wellness, understand how to use gym equipment toward those goals, and model exercises.
Answer questions about Fitness Center programs and other CBP Workforce Wellness Program and Endeavors services available to clients.
Prepare written operating instructions and procedures concerning programs, operations, and safe equipment use.
Ensure fitness center operations comply with OSHA and related operating and safety policies, programs, and instructions.
Ensure proper operation and maintenance of exercise equipment and keep the facility attractive and clean.
Demonstrate exceptional customer service by placing the child, family, Veteran, or client first in support of the Endeavors mission.
Perform other duties as assigned.