Hlth and Wellness Coach

Sullivan County Community Hospital•Sullivan, IN

About The Position

QUALIFICATIONS Education Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas of study: 1. public health 2. physiology 3. exercise science 4. kinesiology 5. biomechanics 6. ergonomics 7. physical education 8. athletic training 9. occupational/physical therapy 10. nursing 11. dietetics Experience/Skills Requires one to three years health care experience Requires knowledge and experience in: 1. health risk assessments 2. lifestyle risk reduction 3. disease management 4. health promotion Communicates effectively both verbally and in written reports Required Licenses/Certifications CPR Certification as a Wellness Coach, Health Coach, or comparable credential (e.g., NBC‑HWC, Wellcoaches, ACE, or equivalent) Physical & Work Environment Requirements Ability to lead in‑person or virtual wellness sessions Ability to demonstrate various weight strengthening exercises and fitness exercises Occasional travel or flexible hours may be required for events or workshops Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use; occasional standing or high physical activity ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES Behavioral Expectations Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations Essential Functions Builds and maintains effective relationships with clients and other healthcare professionals Collaborates with clinic provider and other members of the clinic team Facilitates on-site educational programs to large groups Proactively assesses and addresses lifestyle modification recommendations ex: energy drinks & vaping 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: 1. Setting goals 2. Realizing and understanding barriers 3. Planning to overcome barriers 4. Noting achievements 5. 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 Core Competencies Coaching and behavior change strategies Program design and evaluation Emotional intelligence and empathy Facilitation and group engagement Data‑informed decision making Confidentiality and ethical judgment

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas of study: public health, physiology, exercise science, kinesiology, biomechanics, ergonomics, physical education, athletic training, occupational/physical therapy, nursing, dietetics
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
CPR
Certification as a Wellness Coach, Health Coach, or comparable credential (e.g., NBC‑HWC, Wellcoaches, ACE, or equivalent)
Ability to lead in‑person or virtual wellness sessions
Ability to demonstrate various weight strengthening exercises and fitness exercises
Occasional travel or flexible hours may be required for events or workshops
Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use; occasional standing or high physical activity
Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations

Responsibilities

Builds and maintains effective relationships with clients and other healthcare professionals
Collaborates with clinic provider and other members of the clinic team
Facilitates on-site educational programs to large groups
Proactively assesses and addresses lifestyle modification recommendations ex: energy drinks & vaping
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