Wellness Educator/Instructor

UW Health SwedishAmerican; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Disability

Tuition assistance

On-site day care

Job summary

UW Health SwedishAmerican in Rockford, IL, seeks a qualified wellness professional to support diet/nutrition education and fitness coaching within our hospital-based program.

A Bachelor's degree in a related health field is required; 2+ years teaching or coaching in diet/nutrition or exercise is preferred. We offer comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, on-site daycare options, and strong opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related healthcare field (exercise physiology, dietitian, nursing or other pertinent health care field).
• Experience in diet/nutrition or exercise coaching preferred.
• Experience creating and implementing new plans with measurable outcomes required for the role.

Skills

Healthcare coaching

Nutrition guidance

Program development

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Work Schedule

100% FTE, Mon - Fri 7:30a-4:00; occasionally early or late start times (example 6:00a- 2:30p or 9:30a-6:00p), you will work at UW Health Swedish American Hospital 1401 E State St.

Job Description

Work Schedule: 100% FTE, Mon - Fri 7:30a-4:00; occasionally early or late start times (example 6:00a- 2:30p or 9:30a-6:00p), you will work at UW Health Swedish American Hospital 1401 E State St.

Additional components of compensation may include: Evening, night, and weekend shift differential

Overtime

On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
• Annual wellness reimbursement
• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
• Strong shared governance structure
• Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s Degree Required
• Preferred degree to be in a related healthcare field (exercise physiology, dietician, nursing or other pertinent health care field). Preferred

Work Experience

• At least 2 years teaching or coaching experience or equivalent in the field of diet/nutrition or exercise. Preferred
• Experience with individual and group health risk evaluations or testing. Preferred
• Possess experience in creating and introducing new plans with attention to detail and functionality and outcome measurements. Required

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed Dietician, Registered Dietician Nutritionist, or NETA – National Exercise Trainers Association Wellness Coaching Certification required. Required
• NETA, ACE, or ASFA certified group fitness instructor certification or RYT 200 certification from a Yoga Alliance accredited school. Required
• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification within 3 months of employment. Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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