Health & Wellness Coordinator

HEALTH AND WELLNESS – COORDINATOR

At Verizon, you’ll experience the challenge, excitement and reward of working for the largest and most advanced wireless voice and data network in the world. You’ll work with the latest technologies, learn from the best minds in the industry and have a unique opportunity to use your knowledge and skills in an environment dedicated to employee wellness. We’re a team composed of the best talents and viewpoints working together towards shared goals.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Support the overall direction and development of the Health and Wellness programs for employees at Verizon.

• Facilitate fitness assessments (including health history, height, weight, circumference measurements, body composition, heart rate, blood pressure, submax VO2 bicycle testing or 3 minute step test, flexibility testing through the use of a sit and reach test, and muscular strength and endurance tests utilizing push-up and sit-up protocols).

• Conduct equipment orientations including both cardiovascular and resistance equipment, provide one-on-one training, nutritional advice and exercise prescriptions.

• Ensure a safe and clean facility by checking equipment, addressing and correcting malfunctions and maintaining an adequate inventory of supplies.

• Assist members in charting their attendance and progress by developing incentive programs and motivation programs.

• Design, implement, and evaluate wellness programs, including but not limited to: lectures and workshops on a variety of health and wellness topics including nutrition, blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, time and stress management, relaxation techniques, flu shots, health screenings, motivational programs, smoking cessation classes, blood drives, and massage therapy.

• Provide opportunities for employees to give back to the community through charitable events, such as Tools for Schools, Operation Gratitude,and more.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology or a related field. 

• A minimum of 1 year work experience. 

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule. 

• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast paced work environment.

• CPR, First Aid & AED Certification required.

• Experience with fitness testing and personal training required; group exercise instructor experience a plus. 

• A genuine commitment to encourage and motivate others to exercise and maintain a healthy lifestyle through personal example.