Wellness Counselor and Educator

Artesian Hotel; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation is seeking a full-time Wellness Counselor and Educator for the Ardmore Wellness Center, located at the Ardmore Wellness Center. The role works 12:00 PM–8:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and focuses on developing, implementing and coordinating activities to improve participant wellbeing.

The position involves providing counseling, education, and assistance with wellness activities such as health fairs and biometric screenings, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (Bachelors Other).
• At least 1 year of directly related experience.
• CPR, First Aid, Lifeguard Certification, Water Safety/Aerobics, Standard Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provides first class customer service to internal and external customers and responds to inquiries and complaints with professionalism.
• Guides health education and counseling for individuals, families and groups.
• Assist with planning health/wellness activities, health fairs, biometric screenings.
• Create organized exercise programs and promote on-site fitness.
• Maintain clean, safe and professional work environment.

Skills

Adjusting and maintenance of exercise"

Education

Bachelors Other

Job description

Description

We are currently looking for aFull Time Wellness Counselor and Educatorto join our Ardmore Wellness Center team located at the Ardmore Wellness Center working 12:00PM-8:00PM - Mo Tu We Th Fr.

Summary

The purpose of this position is to develop, implement and coordinate activities for the purpose of maintaining and improving the well being of participants.

Responsibilities

• Provides first class customer service to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency
• Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
• Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
• Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment
• Maintains and promotes professionalism
• Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
• Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
• Maintains knowledge of and follows all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area
• Assists with day-to-day operations of the division or facility
• Books guest reservations/tickets for all applicable amenities such as hotel, golf, spa, RV, concert or any other amenity using applicable systems
• Performs public relation assignments as directed
• Prepares daily reports
• Assist with planning, developing and implementing health/wellness activities by identified needs and desires of participants and providers
• Provide guidance and educational counseling services to individuals, families and groups
• Assist with planning and coordinating wellness activities, health fairs, biometric screening etc
• Create opportunities for organized exercise programs within the Chickasaw Nation
• Encourage exercise and proper nutrition by providing on-site and on-going training services to participants
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Competencies

Essential:

• Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
• Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all matters
• Ability to work independently
• Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
• Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Understand Native American culture and tribal programs
• Knowledge of correct usage/adjustment of exercise equipment
• Establishes professional working relationships as appropriate
• Ability to train individuals or small groups on specific tasks or procedures and engage with different learning styles
• Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
• Writes effective communications with team, departments, guests and management

Skills

Essential:

• Adjusting and maintenance of exercise equipment

Experience

Nonessential:

• 1 year directly related experience

Education

Essential:

• Bachelors Other

Credentials

Essential:

• Pass general background check
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR)
• Standard Driver's License
• First Aid Certification
• Life Guard Certification
• Water Safety/Aerobics

Working Conditions

Essential:

• Communications written, verbal
• Intent to sell, increase sales, excellent service
• Sometimes bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
• Sometimes lift and or carry up to 10 lbs
• Sitting up to 25% of shift
• Standing up to 75% of shift
• May work evening shift
• May work weekend shift
• Travel is primarily within Chickasaw Nation boundaries

Training

It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation. It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.

Mission, Vision & Core Values

Mission:

• To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.

Vision:

• To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity.

Core Values:

• The Chickasaw People
• Cultural Identity
• Servant Leadership
• Selflessness
• Can Do Attitude
• Perseverance
• Stewardship
• Trust and Respect
• Loyalty
• Honesty and Integrity
• Teamwork