Part-Time Wellness Specialist - Flagstaff, AZ

WorkCare, Inc.; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro-rated PTO

401K

Job summary

WorkCare, Inc. in Flagstaff, Arizona, seeks a Wellness Specialist to coordinate and deliver workplace wellness, health promotion, injury prevention, and ergonomic initiatives at a dedicated client site.

Working with the onsite Injury Prevention Specialist (Athletic Trainer), you will educate, screen, and engage employees while promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors, safety, and participation in wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field required.
• Wellness coaching or ergonomic credential preferred.
• Experience conducting office/industrial ergonomic assessments preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years in workplace wellness or related field required.
• Experience in manufacturing or regulated environments preferred.
• Experience collaborating with athletic trainers or safety professionals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver onsite wellness programs focused on physical activity, nutrition, stress management, sleep health, chronic disease prevention, injury prevention, and ergonomics.
• Serve as the primary wellness resource for employees and client stakeholders.
• Facilitate wellness workshops, health campaigns, lunch-and-learns, wellness challenges, stretch-and-flex programs, and special events.
• Conduct wellness screenings and assessments, including blood pressure screenings, grip strength testing, functional movement screenings and office ergonomic assessments.
• Collaborate with the onsite WorkCare Injury Prevention Specialist to support injury prevention programming, ergonomic interventions, workforce conditioning initiatives, and employee education efforts.
• Assist with office and industrial ergonomic assessments and provide recommendations.
• Provide health education, behavior change support, and referrals to appropriate resources.
• Promote participation in wellness programs and digital wellness tools to support employee engagement.
• Identify opportunities to improve employee health, wellness engagement, ergonomics, and injury prevention efforts.
• Coordinate wellness activities, educational campaigns, and onsite events to maximize employee participation and engagement.
• Track wellness participation, ergonomic assessments, injury prevention initiatives, and program outcomes using established reporting tools.
• Analyze participation and engagement trends and provide recommendations for program improvement.
• Prepare reports and summaries for WorkCare leadership and client stakeholders.
• Collaborate with client leadership, safety personnel, and HR representatives to support workplace health and wellness initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and compliance with applicable privacy, safety, and workplace health requirements; exercise sound professional judgment and maintain current knowledge of workplace wellness, ergonomics, injury prevention and employee engagement best practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Coaching/Facilitation

Program planning

Relationship building

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health promotion, public health, nutrition, exercise science, kinesiology, health sciences, or related field

Tools

Wellness platforms

Job description

Job Summary

The Wellness Specialist coordinates and delivers workplace wellness, health promotion, injury prevention, and ergonomic initiatives at a dedicated client site in Flagstaff, Arizona. Working closely with the onsite WorkCare Injury Prevention Specialist (Athletic Trainer), this position supports employee well-being through health education, wellness screenings, programming, ergonomic assessments, injury prevention initiatives, and employee engagement activities.

Job Summary

The Wellness Specialist coordinates and delivers workplace wellness, health promotion, injury prevention, and ergonomic initiatives at a dedicated client site in Flagstaff, Arizona. Working closely with the onsite WorkCare Injury Prevention Specialist (Athletic Trainer), this position supports employee well-being through health education, wellness screenings, programming, ergonomic assessments, injury prevention initiatives, and employee engagement activities.

The Wellness Specialist serves as an onsite resource for employees and client stakeholders, promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors, workplace safety, and participation in wellness programs. The role provides education, coaching, and referrals within established scope and does not include clinical diagnosis or treatment.

Schedule:

Wednesday - Friday 12:00pm - 9:00pm.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver onsite wellness programs focused on physical activity, nutrition, stress management, sleep health, chronic disease prevention, injury prevention, and ergonomics.
• Serve as the primary wellness resource for employees and client stakeholders.
• Facilitate wellness workshops, health campaigns, lunch-and-learns, wellness challenges, stretch-and-flex programs, and special events.
• Conduct wellness screenings and assessments, including blood pressure screenings, grip strength testing, functional movement screenings and office ergonomic assessments, in accordance with established protocols.
• Collaborate with the onsite WorkCare Injury Prevention Specialist (Athletic Trainer) to support injury prevention programming, ergonomic interventions, workforce conditioning initiatives, and employee education efforts.
• Assist with office and industrial ergonomic assessments and provide recommendations consistent with WorkCare guidelines.
• Provide health education, behavior change support, and referrals to appropriate resources.
• Promote participation in wellness programs and digital wellness tools to support employee engagement and healthy lifestyle behaviors.
• Identify opportunities to improve employee health, wellness engagement, ergonomics, and injury prevention efforts.
• Coordinate wellness activities, educational campaigns, and onsite events to maximize employee participation and engagement.
• Track wellness participation, ergonomic assessments, injury prevention initiatives, and program outcomes using established reporting tools.
• Analyze participation and engagement trends and provide recommendations for program improvement.
• Prepare reports and summaries for WorkCare leadership and client stakeholders.
• Collaborate with client leadership, safety personnel, and HR representatives to support workplace health and wellness initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and compliance with applicable privacy, safety, and workplace health requirements; exercise sound professional judgment and maintain current knowledge of workplace wellness, ergonomics, injury prevention and employee engagement best practices.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in health promotion, public health, nutrition, exercise science, kinesiology, health sciences, or a related field required.
• Wellness coaching certification, ergonomic certification, or related health promotion credential preferred.
• Experience conducting office and/or industrial ergonomic assessments preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in workplace wellness, health promotion, health coaching, ergonomics, injury prevention, corporate fitness, or related field required.
• Experience working in manufacturing, clean room, industrial, or regulated environments preferred.
• Experience collaborating with athletic trainers, safety professionals, or occupational health teams preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication, presentation, coaching, and facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of workplace wellness, behavior change, ergonomics, and injury prevention principles.
• Ability to engage employees across diverse work environments.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with employees, leadership, and client stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital wellness/reporting platforms.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting of wellness materials (up to 20 pounds).
• Ability to demonstrate or facilitate light movement activities as appropriate.
• Ability to walk through office, warehouse, manufacturing, operational, and clean room environments to perform wellness, ergonomic, and employee engagement activities.
• Work is performed primarily onsite and may require frequent walking throughout the facility.
• Must be able to comply with client-specific safety protocols, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, gowning procedures, and clean room access requirements.

This position has an hourly pay range of $35 - $38 per hour. Final compensation rate for this position depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits for this position include pro-rated paid time off and 401K.

The preceding statements describe the general job responsibilities and individual’s qualifications inherent to this position. These are not intended to be construed as exhaustive lists. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, accurately, and safely. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. This job description may be reevaluated and/or modified at any time without notice.

Every qualified individual has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.