Physical Health & Wellness Coach

Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some of the things people look for in a job. If you’re the kind of person who believes that honoring and empowering our nation’s veterans is more than just a cause — that it’s a calling — then we’re ready to meet you. When you join Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), you’re committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you, too – helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose. At WWP™, we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we’re proud to offer benefits such as:

• A flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days’ work from home)
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members
• Competitive pay and performance incentives
• A fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment

A mission that matters is just the beginning, so if you’re ready to get started, we’re ready for you. The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Physical Health & Wellness (PH&W) Specialist develops and executes multiweek programs and events to educate, coach, and empower wounded service members in pursuit of achievement of their physical health and wellness goals. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify, screen, and recruit warriors for participation in quarterly virtual and in person Physical Health & Wellness events and coaching programs.
• Plan agenda and execute multiday PH&W coaching program kick off events, providing fitness, nutrition, mobility, sleep, and health-focused education to warriors with limited to no supervision from manager.
• Create individualized coaching programs to help warriors achieve their physical health and wellness goals.
• Manage warrior participation throughout 90-day coaching program, providing encouragement, support, and connection to resources through regular coaching sessions delivered by telephone or Teams.
• Provide instruction, guidance, and coaching using motivational interviewing skills to encourage behavior change and support the progress of warrior’s 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 content via Teams, Facebook Live, and other technology-based platforms.
• Collaborate with physical health and wellness teammates to develop new, innovative content and curriculum.
• Identify and recommend new programming opportunities aimed at increasing overall impact.
• Learn and implement various modalities to execute during events and follow up, including Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Establish and maintain community relationships to build an ecosystem of PH&W support for warriors.
• Collaborate with multiple WWP departments and other key stakeholders to deliver programming and services to warriors and their families.
• Conduct public speaking activities to raise awareness of PH&W programming and discuss the importance of starting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
• Maintain budgets for PH&W programming within assigned region in support of leadership.
• Manage information within various systems, ensuring accuracy while maintaining data integrity/security, e.g. Salesforce.
• Utilize validated metrics to meet strategic outcomes and key performance indicators.
• Manage multiple tasks, assignments, and functions, being comfortable in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Participate in workgroups for special projects and programming initiatives as assigned.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new teammates as needed.
• Attend and actively participate in required training and/or meetings, including but not limited to New Teammate Orientation, WWP Cares, ASIST Suicide Prevention training, Leadership training, culture/team based training, or departmental huddles.
• Other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Highly motivated, passionate, and creative team player with demonstrated commitment to the organization. High energy level. Self-starter; willing to take initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage program participants, deliver program content, and create individualized coaching plans that provide a basis for long-term healthy behavior change.
• 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 their family members in the delivery of programs and events.
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