Health Fitness Coordinator - PT Willowbrook Job at Houston Methodist, Houston, TX

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  • Houston Methodist
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

At Houston Methodist, the Health Fitness Coordinator position is responsible for developing and supporting health promotion programming for Houston Methodist Wellness. This position effectively assesses physical fitness levels to design and implement effective exercise programs to produce positive outcomes. The Health Fitness Coordinator position is responsible for instructing group exercise classes and coordinating recreational sports activities.

Requirements:

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Performs initial assessments on employees and patients referred to the Employee Wellness program by Wellness Coordinators and Registered Dietitians.
  • Motivates and educates clients in an effort to improve levels of fitness and maintain enhanced health and well-being.
  • Sets appropriate individual goals, develops effective training plans, and adheres to patient care.
  • Effectively educates and promotes Employee Wellness programs to clients.
  • Ensures proper scheduling of patients to maximize utilization of time and equipment.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Partners with Senior Health Fitness Coordinator to participate in both internal and external education presentations for clients including corporate health fairs and employee fitness seminars.
  • Performs a variety of health assessments, including metabolic, flexibility, body composition, bone density, fitness testing; health screenings including height, weight, waist girth, hip girth, blood pressure and cholesterol or HbA1c via finger sticks.
  • Monitors client progress; provides ongoing modifications to initial training regimens based on client's response to initial plans to ensure optimal outcome.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Provides safe, functionally relevant, and effective training programs.
  • Accurately documents and monitors individual and group outcomes and goals. Ensures appropriate documentation and data are entered into database to meet respective timelines and guidelines, per Departmental Policies and Procedures.
  • Identify equipment requiring maintenance and cleaning in order to promote a safe exercise environment.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Monitor monthly usage of fitness center supplies in order to maintain department's fiscal responsibility.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Responsible for developing and implementing new and innovative fitness related demonstrations and seminars.
  • Completes special projects, assignments and data analysis, as assigned individually or in conjunction with Senior Health Fitness Coordinator.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Human Performance, Exercise Science, Physical Therapy or a related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
  • One year experience in Employee Wellness, Health Promotion, Exercise Physiology, Physical Therapy or a related field
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
  • CPTR - Certified Personal Trainer AND
  • GEI - Certified Group Exercise Instructor (ACSM) OR
  • CGFI - Certified Group Fitness Instructor (ACE) OR
  • CGFI - Certified Group Fitness Instructor (AFAA) OR
  • GPTS - Group Personal Training Specialization (NASM) AND
  • BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
  • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
  • Exhibits strong interpersonal, relationship-building, teamwork and leadership skills (written and verbal communication, ability to deal with difficult situations, etc.)
  • Possesses energetic, professional and self-motivated disposition
  • Must have group exercise experience

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

  • Uniform No
  • Scrubs No
  • Business professional Yes
  • Other (department approved) Yes

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

  • On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

  • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
  • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

Job Tags

Part time, Work experience placement,

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