Community Wellness Coach - Victorville

About the role

The Community Wellness Coach leads and supports a variety of health and wellness programs—including nutrition education, food demonstrations, fitness classes (e.g., Zumba, Yoga, meditation), and personalized coaching—for IEHP members and the surrounding community. This role empowers participants across diverse lifestyles and backgrounds to take charge of their health through education, encouragement, and community connection.

The Community Wellness Coach facilitates group classes using and/or developing curriculum, implements effective teaching strategies, monitors participant progress, and maintains accurate records. They also provide one-on-one coaching, helping individuals set and achieve realistic wellness goals related to nutrition, movement, and overall well-being. The role ensures a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment, reports facility needs, and provides certified CPR/First Aid when necessary.

The IEHP Team is committed to incorporating IEHP’s Quality Program goals including, but not limited to, HEDIS, CAHPS, and NCQA Accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support health and wellness programs such as nutrition education, food demonstrations, and fitness classes (e.g., Zumba, Yoga, meditation).
• Facilitate group classes using and/or developing curriculum, implementing effective teaching strategies, and monitoring participant progress.
• Provide one-on-one coaching to help individuals set and achieve wellness goals related to nutrition, movement, and overall well-being.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for all participants.
• Report facility needs and provide certified CPR/First Aid when necessary.
• Travel to IEHP locations as designated by Community Wellness Center (CWC) leadership to provide classes, if needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a nutrition coach or instructor directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Specific experience teaching nutrition and developing nutritious meal plans in a group setting.
• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree from an accredited institution preferred.
• Valid California Driver’s license and valid automobile insurance.
• Must qualify and maintain a driving record to drive company vehicles based on IEHP insurance standards of no more than three (3) points.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of macronutrients, micronutrients, hydration, digestion, and metabolism.
• Understanding of exercise principles and group fitness dynamics.
• Familiarity with kitchen and fitness equipment safety.
• Experience with teaching strategies, music cueing, and choreography.
• Proficiency in Motivational Interviewing and first aid procedures.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with people of all ages, cultures, and skill levels.
• Ability to positively support fitness and nutrition goals for members.
• Ability to conduct safe and effective group classes.
• Ability to prepare and process administrative paperwork.
• Ability to motivate and support participants with professionalism and care.
• Ability to collaborate with other team members and community partners.

Certifications

The following certifications must be obtained within the first three (3) months of employment if not already held:

• Active Food Handler’s Card (Riverside and San Bernardino Counties).
• Active CPR/First Aid Certification.
• ServSafe Certification.
• Mandated Reporter Training (to be completed within 30 days of hire).
• Child Development Certification (to be completed within 90 days of hire).

Fitness/Nutrition Certification Requirement:

• An active, unrestricted, and unencumbered group fitness, fitness, nutrition, or equivalent certification for all ages from an accredited program (such as NASM, ACE, ISSA, ACSM, AFAA, NCAA, or similar) is required upon hire.

Degree in Lieu of Certification:

• In lieu of the required fitness/nutrition certification, a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or a related field from an accredited institution may be accepted. However, individuals hired under this provision must register for and complete an approved group fitness, fitness, nutrition, or equivalent certification within the first six (6) months of employment.

Schedule

• Minimum of 30 hours per week.
• Position includes extensive physical activity and requires strenuous physical work.
• Requires a high degree of energy and endurance to complete the workouts.
• Must remain flexible to ensure the hours meet the needs of customers (other IEHP Team Members seeking services).
• This position requires travel to IEHP locations designated by Community Wellness Center (CWC) leadership to provide classes, if needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• State-of-the-art fitness center on-site.
• Medical Insurance with Dental and Vision.
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability options.
• Career advancement opportunities and professional development.
• Wellness programs that promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexible Spending Account – Health Care/Childcare.
• CalPERS retirement.
• 457(b) option with a contribution match.
• Paid life insurance for employees.
• Pet care insurance.

Pay

Pay Range: $27.43 USD Hourly - $35.66 USD Hourly