Health Coach

Endeavors•Laredo, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Coach for the CBP Workforce Wellness Program facilitates access to the fitness center and fitness app and helps clients improve physical wellness in alignment with the program’s wellness model and Endeavors’ mission. The coach identifies clients’ goals and develops routines to help them achieve those goals, working individually with clients 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 related operating and safety policies, programs, and instructions. The coach prepares written standard operating instructions and procedures for programs, operations, and safe equipment use; ensures exercise equipment is operated and maintained properly; and keeps the facility attractive and clean. The position requires a bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field, or relevant work experience in place of the degree; two years of direct fitness programming experience; applicable fitness certifications; CPR and First Aid certification; a clear-record driver’s license; daily access to a vehicle; and willingness to travel to various locations as business needs dictate. Flexibility in hours is required as needed for business purposes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field such as kinesiology or exercise physiology, or relevant work experience in place of the degree.
Two years of direct fitness programming experience.
Specialty certificates or training in yoga, health coaching, or tai chi.
Driver’s license with a clear record.
CPR and First Aid certification.
Personal training certification through ACE, NSCA, NASM, or ACSM.
Regular and acceptable attendance.
Flexibility in hours as needed for business purposes.
Daily use of a vehicle without prior notice.
Availability and willingness to travel to various locations as frequently as business needs dictate.
Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of themselves or others.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with first responders and/or the military or Veteran community.

Responsibilities

Lead group exercise classes and adjust class types and schedules to meet client interests and needs, including purpose-based, functional fitness, and traditional classes appropriate to the Endeavors Wellness Model.
Create and manage client fitness programs and meal plans through the Fitness app.
Promote and facilitate use of the health coach and fitness equipment in the fitness center.
Schedule group activities such as yoga, tai chi, spin classes, and health coaching sessions.
Administer fitness and wellness screenings and 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 clients’ needs and abilities across 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 movement and physical wellness goals, 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.
Help ensure fitness center operations comply with OSHA and related operating and safety policies, programs, and instructions.
Prepare written standard operating instructions and procedures concerning programs, operations, and safe equipment use.
Ensure exercise equipment is operated and maintained properly and the facility is kept attractive and clean.
Demonstrate exceptional customer service by placing children, families, Veterans, or clients first in support of the organization’s mission.
Perform other duties as assigned.