Wellness Coach/FMS Screener - Contract

WorkCare, Inc.; Seaside (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

WorkCare, Inc. is seeking an independent contractor in California to conduct on-site fitness screenings, provide health education, and deliver coaching both in-person and virtually. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology, FMS certification, CPR/AED, and 3+ years of wellness/testing experience.

Travel up to 50% is expected. The contractor will manage their own schedule, taxes, and business expenses, and compensation will be discussed during interviews, with an

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or related field.
• FMS Level 1 or higher certification (or able to obtain upon hire).
• 3+ years of wellness/testing experience; CPR/AED certification required.
• Strong health and fitness knowledge; excellent computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site fitness screenings (FMS, BP, body fat) per ACSM guidelines.
• Educate participants on mobility, injury prevention, nutrition, weight management, and stress management and health education.
• Provide virtual follow-up coaching for BP, cholesterol, diabetes and general health education.
• Enter data to create FMS screening reports and corrective exercise programs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Independent work

Health knowledge

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology

FMS Level 1 certification

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Job Summary

This is an independent contractor engagement. The selected contractor will be responsible for managing their own work methods, schedule, taxes, insurance, and business expenses.

This is an independent contractor position.

Contract Anticipated Schedule

November 16 - 20

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct various on-site fitness screenings including FMS (functional movement assessment), blood pressure, body fat measurements (BIA), and various other screenings following ACSM guidelines.
• Provide participants with guidance regarding mobility, exercise, injury prevention & rehabilitation, nutrition & weight management, stress management, blood pressure, and general health education.
• Provide virtual follow up coaching relating to blood pressure, cholesterol management, diabetes management and general health education.
• Data entry to create FMS screening reports/corrective exercise programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or related field is required
• FMS Level 1 or higher certification (if experienced, ability to get certified upon hiring.)
• 3 years of experience providing wellness and fitness testing services and wellness coaching, preferably with first responders.
• Fitness testing experience (Functional Movement Screen etc.) is required. CPR/AED certification required.
• Strong health & fitness knowledge and excellent computer skills a must
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time

Compensation

The anticipated starting contract rate is $30 - $35 per hour; however, final compensation will be discussed during the interview process and may vary based on qualifications, experience, certifications, class formats, availability, and other relevant factors.