Wellness Coordinator

Collier County; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Collier County seeks a dynamic Wellness Coordinator to lead and enhance a comprehensive employee wellness program, delivering education, coaching, and disease management initiatives. The role focuses on prevention, lifestyle change, and evidence-based health education for employees and dependents.

You will empower staff to adopt healthier behaviors, conduct group and individual sessions, and support events like health fairs and screenings while ensuring HIPAA compliance and data privacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Dietetics, Nursing, Nutrition, Health Science, or closely related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience providing nutrition counseling and/or health coaching.
• Fingerprinting required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver wellness education programs focused on disease management, nutrition, exercise, and healthy lifestyle behaviors.
• Conduct group presentations and one-on-one coaching sessions that motivate participants to achieve health and wellness goals.
• Support diabetes education, nutrition counseling, medically managed weight loss initiatives, health screenings, and wellness events.
• Assist with planning and implementation of annual health fairs, clinical screenings, vaccination programs, and wellness campaigns.
• Perform clinical wellness assessments and provide education and referrals based on screening results.
• Research emerging wellness trends and evidence-based practices to enhance program offerings.
• Collect and analyze wellness program data to measure effectiveness and identify health trends.
• Maintain confidential health records and communicate recommendations in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
• Promote wellness initiatives through newsletters, internal communications, incentives, and employee outreach.
• Assist with inventory management, equipment maintenance, and event logistics.

Skills

Wellness program delivery

Coaching

Public health knowledge

HIPAA compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis tools

Job description

Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long-term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

Collier County Government is seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Wellness Coordinator to support and enhance a comprehensive employee wellness program focused on prevention, education, disease management, and sustainable lifestyle change. In this role, you will empower employees and their dependents to make health a priority by delivering innovative wellness initiatives, personalized coaching, and evidence-based health education. The County's Wellness Program takes a holistic approach to well-being, offering resources and programs that support physical, emotional, nutritional, and financial health. Working alongside a dedicated team, you will help foster a culture of well-being throughout Collier County Government.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of thousands of employees and their families. If you are passionate about health promotion, enjoy building relationships, and thrive on helping others achieve lasting behavioral change, we invite you to bring your expertise and energy to this position.

Collier County employees and their families have access to a wide range of wellness services, including:

• Diabetes Education and Support
• Free Nutrition Counseling
• Personal Fitness Training
• Body Fat Analysis
• Resting Metabolic Testing
• Medically Monitored Weight Loss Program
• Healthy Bucks Education Programs
• Qualifying Wellness Education Classes
• Emotional Wellness Education and Stress Reduction Programs
• Health Screenings, Flu Vaccination Programs, Health Fairs, and Wellness Workshops

The individual selected to fill this role will be expected to:

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver wellness education programs focused on disease management, nutrition, exercise, and healthy lifestyle behaviors.
• Conduct group presentations and one-on-one coaching sessions that motivate participants to achieve health and wellness goals.
• Support diabetes education, nutrition counseling, medically managed weight loss initiatives, health screenings, and wellness events.
• Assist with planning and implementation of annual health fairs, clinical screenings, vaccination programs, and wellness campaigns.
• Perform clinical wellness assessments and provide education and referrals based on screening results.
• Research emerging wellness trends and evidence-based practices to enhance program offerings.
• Collect and analyze wellness program data to measure effectiveness and identify health trends.
• Maintain confidential health records and communicate recommendations in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
• Promote wellness initiatives through newsletters, internal communications, incentives, and employee outreach.
• Assist with inventory management, equipment maintenance, and event logistics.

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Dietetics, Nursing, Nutrition, Health Science, or a closely related field.

Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing nutrition counseling and/or health coaching.

Fingerprinting required.

• Salary offers above the minimum of the pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the County’s Administrative Office will make the determination as to who will be required to work.
• This job posting is not intended to be all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position.