Physical Health & Wellness Specialist

Wounded Warrior Project • Tampa, FL

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Wounded Warrior Project Physical Health & Wellness Coach develops and delivers multiweek programs and events that educate, coach, and empower wounded service members as they pursue physical health and wellness goals. The role includes individualized coaching, group programming, wellness education, and ongoing support for warriors and their families through in-person and virtual formats.

The specialist plans and facilitates program kickoff events and activities spanning fitness, nutrition, mobility, sleep, and other health-focused topics. They guide participants through a 90-day coaching program, support progress toward SMART goals, develop community and stakeholder relationships, and contribute to program improvement and operational delivery. The position also involves maintaining regional program budgets, managing information and data integrity in systems such as Salesforce, tracking outcomes, and representing WWP through public speaking and outreach.

The role works collaboratively across WWP teams and with community partners. It requires travel of up to 50%, participation in physically demanding activities under varying conditions, and the ability to lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. The position follows a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days working from home.

Requirements

• Four years of experience in the fitness industry, an allied health profession, health management, wellness coaching, strength and conditioning, or personal or athletic training.
• Two years of experience designing longitudinal plans and teaching, guiding, and coaching in fitness, nutrition, wellness, and/or athletics.
• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology, nutrition, human performance, or a related health science field.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license.
• CPR-First Aid Certification.
• Ability to obtain ASIST Certification within one year of hire.
• Ability and willingness to travel in support of WWP programs, services, and outreach activities.
• Ability to participate in physically demanding activities and events under varying conditions.
• May be required to lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Strong organizational, time-management, communication, presentation, public-speaking, interpersonal, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to engage program participants, deliver program content, and create individualized coaching plans that support long-term healthy behavior change.
• Ability to provide inclusive, holistic programming on nutrition, mobility, sleep, wellness, fitness, and other health-focused topics.
• Ability to provide high-level service to warriors and family members and to work collaboratively with teammates and stakeholders in person and remotely.
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence and ability to respond to sensitive matters with diplomacy and empathy.
• Commitment to high standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience working with and supporting wounded service members dealing with health issues and invisible injuries.
• One year of event planning experience.
• One year of experience with customer relationship management and event management systems, such as Salesforce or Blackthorn.
• 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 quarterly virtual and in-person Physical Health & Wellness events and coaching programs.
• Plan agendas and execute multiday coaching program kickoff events, providing fitness, nutrition, mobility, sleep, and health-focused education.
• Create individualized coaching programs to help warriors achieve their physical health and wellness goals.
• Manage warrior participation throughout 90-day coaching programs through regular telephone or Teams coaching sessions, providing encouragement, support, and connections to resources.
• Use motivational interviewing to encourage behavior change and support progress toward health-focused SMART goals.
• Develop and execute in-person events, virtual education, competitions, and wellness challenges for warriors and their families.
• Develop and facilitate virtual programming using Teams, Facebook Live, and other technology-based platforms.
• Collaborate with Physical Health & Wellness teammates to improve coaching program operations and delivery.
• Identify and recommend programming opportunities to increase overall impact.
• Learn and implement different program delivery modalities, including learning management systems.
• Establish and maintain community relationships that support warriors’ Physical Health & Wellness needs.
• Collaborate with WWP departments and other stakeholders to deliver programming and services to warriors and their families.
• Conduct public speaking to raise awareness of programming and discuss healthy lifestyle practices.
• Maintain regional Physical Health & Wellness program budgets in support of leadership.
• Manage information in various systems, maintaining accuracy, data integrity, and security, including in Salesforce.
• Use validated metrics to meet strategic outcomes and key performance indicators.
• Manage multiple tasks and assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Participate in workgroups for special projects and programming initiatives as assigned.
• Assist with onboarding and training new teammates as needed.
• Attend and participate in required training and meetings, including orientation, WWP Cares, ASIST Suicide Prevention training, leadership training, culture and team training, and departmental huddles.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work schedule: three days in the office and two days working from home.
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for teammates and their family members.
• Competitive pay and performance incentives.
• Fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time