Physical Health and Wellness Screening Specialist
About The Position
The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Physical Health & Wellness (PH&W) Screening Specialist recruits and screens warriors for multi-week programs and events that educate, coach, and empower wounded service members in pursuing physical health and wellness and adaptive sports goals. The specialist conducts comprehensive screenings and needs assessments and coordinates internal and external resources to support warriors and enhance their well-being. The role recruits for and supports the PH&W Coaching Program, Soldier Ride, and Adaptive Sports Program. Responsibilities include assessing participant readiness, planning and delivering educational and recruiting events, creating program-awareness materials and virtual content, maintaining program recruiting models and budgets, managing information in systems such as Salesforce and Blackthorn, and collaborating with teammates and stakeholders to deliver programming to warriors and families. The position involves public speaking and up to 50% travel, as well as participation in physically demanding activities and events. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related health science field, relevant professional experience, CPR-First Aid certification, a valid state-issued driver’s license, and the ability to obtain ASIST certification within one year of hire. A hybrid schedule is described as three days in the office and two days working from home.
Requirements
- At least two years of experience in the fitness industry, allied health professions, health management, wellness coaching, strength and conditioning, or personal/athletic training.
- At least one year of experience with longitudinal plan design, participant recruitment, and developing program content in fitness, nutrition, wellness, and/or athletics.
- At least one year of experience with customer relationship management and event management systems, such as Salesforce or Blackthorn.
- Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology, nutrition, human performance, or a related health science field.
- CPR-First Aid certification.
- Valid state-issued driver’s license.
- Ability to obtain ASIST Certification within one year of hire.
- Ability and dedication to travel in support of WWP programs and services outreach.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit participants for long-term healthy behavior change programming.
- Demonstrated aptitude in inclusive and holistic programming for nutrition, mobility, sleep, wellness, fitness, and other health-focused topics.
- Demonstrated ability to provide high-level service to warriors and family members.
- Strong collaboration, relationship-building, organizational, time-management, communication, presentation, interpersonal, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines, communicate with diverse individuals, and respond to sensitive matters with diplomacy and empathy.
- Commitment to high standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience working with and supporting wounded service members dealing with health issues and invisible injuries.
- At least one year of event planning experience.
- Master’s degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology, nutrition, human performance, or a related health science field.
- Personal Training Certification (ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA), Strength and Conditioning Certification (CSCS), or another related fitness certification.
- Wellness Coaching Certification.
- ASIST Certification.
Responsibilities
- Identify, screen, and recruit warriors for the virtual and in-person PH&W Coaching Program, Soldier Ride, and Adaptive Sports Program.
- Serve as the primary recruiter for internal PH&W, Adaptive Sports, and Soldier Ride programs; offer WWP programs and resources and coordinate handoffs to external resources.
- Develop and execute pre-program content to assess warriors’ readiness and direct them to appropriate programming based on their goals.
- Plan and execute recruiting events and welcome calls with limited to no supervision from a manager.
- Oversee interest questionnaires for the PH&W Coaching Program, Soldier Ride, and Adaptive Sports Program.
- Lead recruiting efforts through internal processes and weekly organizational emails to warriors and family members.
- Lead program marketing initiatives by creating materials to increase program awareness.
- Maintain and assess the efficacy of recruiting models for PH&W Coaching, Soldier Ride, and Adaptive Sports, and identify trends to support recruiting initiatives.
- Identify and recommend new recruiting and programming opportunities to increase impact and warrior interest.
- Develop and execute in-person and virtual educational events for warriors and families with limited to no supervision from a manager.
- Develop and facilitate virtual programming content using Teams, Facebook Live, and other technology-based platforms.
- Collaborate with PH&W, Soldier Ride, and Adaptive Sports teammates to develop new content and curricula.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on fitness, nutrition, mobility, sleep, health-focused resources, and program opportunities.
- Collaborate with WWP departments and other stakeholders to deliver programming and services to warriors and their families.
- Conduct public speaking to raise awareness of programs, recruit participants, and discuss healthy lifestyles.
- Maintain the budget for PH&W programming within the assigned region in support of leadership.
- Manage information in systems such as Blackthorn and Salesforce, ensuring accuracy and data integrity/security.
- Use validated metrics to meet strategic outcomes and key performance indicators.
- Manage multiple tasks, assignments, and functions in a fast-paced environment, and participate in assigned workgroups and special projects.
- Assist with onboarding and training new teammates as needed.
- Attend and actively participate in required training and meetings.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription drug coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Competitive paid time off package
- Sick leave
- Family Care Leave
- Paid holidays
- Birthday holiday
- Education assistance
- Teammate Wellness Program
- Bereavement leave
- Competitive pay
- Performance incentives
- Flexible hybrid work schedule: three days in the office and two days working from home
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for teammates and family members
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
