Health & Wellness Coach (Fitness Trainer)
About The Position
The Health & Wellness Coach (Fitness Trainer) designs and delivers group wellness programs that promote healthier lifestyles through movement, education, coaching, and preventive health practices. The role combines exercise science, behavior change coaching, and holistic wellness principles to improve health outcomes. In collaboration with healthcare professionals and interdisciplinary teams, the coach supports physical fitness, nutrition awareness, stress management, resilience, injury prevention, and long-term lifestyle improvement. The coach empowers individuals to improve their physical health, emotional resilience, stress management, and long-term wellness. The role may support military personnel, veterans, government agencies, corporate employees, and community wellness initiatives. The position works Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. PST and reports to the Fitness Center Manager.
Requirements
- An AA, BA, or BS in exercise science or another health- or fitness-related field, or a professional certification from a nationally recognized health/fitness organization.
- BLS certification must be obtained before the start date.
- Must pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
Nice To Haves
- A professional certification comparable to ACSM exercise leader certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead in-person and virtual group wellness classes, including Cross Training and cardio-based, resistance-based, and multi-modality fitness classes.
- Support fitness events and programs, including bi-annual fun runs, fitness presentations, and directorate outreach efforts.
- Assist the Fitness Manager with facility operations, fitness programs, and assigned administrative tasks.
- Educate participants on exercise, healthy habits, recovery, injury prevention, and wellness best practices.
- Perform assigned duties independently during scheduled shifts, including when the Fitness Center Manager is absent, following established policies and procedures and exercising sound judgment.
- Encourage sustainable lifestyle changes through motivation and accountability.
- Promote workplace wellness, preventive health, and community engagement initiatives.
- Assist with new-member onboarding by conducting bi-weekly Fitness Center safety orientations, answering questions about facility access and use, and filing membership documentation.
- Maintain accurate documentation and participant records.
- Ensure fitness areas are safe, clean, and compliant.
- Return exercise equipment, including dumbbells, barbells, and barbell plates, to its designated storage locations as needed.
- Conduct periodic facility walk-throughs to maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming exercise facility.
- Inspect Fitness Center bathroom and shower areas for cleanliness and safety at least twice daily.
- Wipe down hand- and skin-touched surfaces with an EPA-registered disinfectant at least once daily.
- Serve as a positive ambassador for the Company and its mission.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
