Job Title
Wellness Trainer - C
Pay Rate Min to Mid Range
$17.55 - $20.18
Time Type
Full time
Summary
Under general direction, is responsible for working one-on-one with employees to achieve their wellness goals, while supporting the activities and programs of the Bexar County Wellness Department and performing related duties as required.
Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Schedule and meet with employees one-on-one both onsite and offsite to discuss wellness goals, evaluate fitness levels and skillset, and design individual wellness plans tailored to reach sustainable long-term healthy lifestyle changes
- Use approved resources and identify strategies that promote healthy behaviors, personal development, and accountability among participants
- Perform personal training and host equipment demonstrations at the Bexar County Employee Wellness Center and other offices as needed
- Motive and inspire employees to reach their fitness goals, while promoting additional wellbeing resources for chronic diseases, mental health, and financial wellness
- Serve as an expert on all wellness programs and other materials relating to Bexar County Wellness
- Track continued progress for each employee and provide summaries of outcomes
- Assist with maintaining The Employee Wellness Center, including equipment maintenance, and other related facility arrangements as needed
- Support the Bexar County Wellness Team with programs and events as needed
- Performs other duties as required
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from High School or a General Education Development (GED) certificate, and two (2) years’ experience in health and wellness or a similar field environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must hold a current Personal Training Certification (i.e. NASM, ACE, NCCA, ACSM, NESTA, NFPT, ISSA)
- Must hold a current CPR Certification
- Must understand health and wellness terminology, gym procedures, and office procedures
- Must have skills in organizing and prioritizing multiple projects; ability to meet changing job conditions; ability to schedule and coordinate meetings
- Must have skills in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing; skill in utilizing windows-based word processing, presentations, and spreadsheet software
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees and the general public
- Must have and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license, motor vehicle liability insurance and personal injury insurance
- Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
- Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
Preferred Qualifications:
- English/Spanish Bilingual ability to understand and to make one’s self understood to Spanish speaking individuals
Working With Bexar County
Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.
Employee Benefits | Bexar County, TX - Official Website
Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
