Wellness Educator/Instructor

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority•Rockford, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Work Schedule: 100% FTE, Mon - Fri 7:30a-4:00; occasionally early or late start times (example 6:00a- 2:30p or 9:30a-6:00p), you will work at UW Health Swedish American Hospital 1401 E State St. Additional components of compensation may include: Evening, night, and weekend shift differential, Overtime, On-call pay. At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have: Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance. Annual wellness reimbursement. Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids. Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs! Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development. Strong shared governance structure. Commitment to employee voice.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required
Licensed Dietician, Registered Dietician Nutritionist, or NETA – National Exercise Trainers Association Wellness Coaching Certification required.
NETA, ACE, or ASFA certified group fitness instructor certification or RYT 200 certification from a Yoga Alliance accredited school. Required
Basic Life Support/CPR Certification within 3 months of employment. Required

Nice To Haves

Preferred degree to be in a related healthcare field (exercise physiology, dietician, nursing or other pertinent health care field).
At least 2 years teaching or coaching experience or equivalent in the field of diet/nutrition or exercise.
Experience with individual and group health risk evaluations or testing.
Possess experience in creating and introducing new plans with attention to detail and functionality and outcome measurements.

Responsibilities

Teaching or coaching experience or equivalent in the field of diet/nutrition or exercise.
Individual and group health risk evaluations or testing.
Creating and introducing new plans with attention to detail and functionality and outcome measurements.