Physical Health & Wellness Coach

We know that great benefits and competitive pay are key factors in a job. If you’re passionate about honoring and empowering our nation’s veterans, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) offers a meaningful career where you can make a difference. In return, we provide a supportive environment to help you ignite your passion and serve with purpose.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days remote)
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for teammates and their families
• Competitive pay and performance incentives
• Fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment

Responsibilities

• Identify, screen, and recruit wounded service members for quarterly virtual and in-person Physical Health & Wellness (PH&W) events and coaching programs
• Plan and execute multiday PH&W coaching program kickoff events, providing fitness, nutrition, mobility, sleep, and health-focused education with limited supervision
• Create individualized coaching programs to help warriors achieve their physical health and wellness goals
• Manage warrior participation throughout 90-day coaching programs, offering encouragement, support, and resource connections via regular coaching sessions (telephone or Teams)
• Provide instruction, guidance, and coaching using motivational interviewing skills to encourage behavior change and support progress toward health-focused SMART goals
• Develop and execute in-person events, virtual education, competitions, and wellness challenges for warriors and their families
• Facilitate virtual programming content via Teams, Facebook Live, and other technology platforms
• Collaborate with PH&W teammates to create new, innovative content and curriculum
• Identify and recommend new programming opportunities to increase overall impact
• Learn and implement various modalities, including Learning Management Systems (LMS), for events and follow-up
• Establish and maintain community relationships to build an ecosystem of PH&W support for warriors
• Collaborate with multiple WWP departments and stakeholders to deliver programming and services
• Conduct public speaking to raise awareness of PH&W programming and promote healthy lifestyles
• Maintain budgets for PH&W programming within assigned regions
• Manage information in systems like Salesforce, ensuring data accuracy and security
• Utilize validated metrics to meet strategic outcomes and key performance indicators
• Manage multiple tasks and assignments in a fast-paced, innovative environment
• Participate in workgroups for special projects and programming initiatives
• Assist with onboarding and training new teammates as needed
• Attend and actively participate in required training and meetings (e.g., New Teammate Orientation, WWP Cares, ASIST Suicide Prevention, leadership training)
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology, nutrition, human performance, or a related health science field
• Four years of experience in the fitness industry, allied health, health management, wellness coaching, strength and conditioning, or personal/athletic training
• Two years of experience with longitudinal plan design, teaching, guiding, and coaching in fitness, nutrition, wellness, or athletics
• Valid state-issued driver’s license
• CPR-First Aid certification
• Ability to obtain ASIST Certification within one year of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology, nutrition, human performance, or a related health science field
• Two years of experience working with wounded service members dealing with health issues and invisible injuries
• One year of event planning experience
• One year of experience with customer relationship management (e.g., Salesforce) or event management systems (e.g., CVENT)
• Personal Training certification (ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA), Strength and Conditioning certification (CSCS), or related fitness certification
• Wellness coaching certification
• ASIST Certification

Skills

• Highly motivated, passionate, and creative team player with a demonstrated commitment to the organization
• High energy, self-starter with initiative
• Ability to engage participants, deliver program content, and create individualized coaching plans for long-term behavior change
• Aptitude for inclusive and holistic programming in nutrition, mobility, sleep, wellness, fitness, and health topics
• Strong service orientation for warriors and their families in program delivery
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships in-person and remotely via video conferencing
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident public speaking and presentation skills for large audiences, small groups, and individuals
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, with diplomacy and empathy
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Willingness to travel in support of WWP programs and services
• Commitment to high standards of personal and business ethics
• Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work with

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Participation in physically demanding activities (e.g., workouts, hiking, cooking classes) in varying conditions (indoor, outdoor, virtual)
• Lodging in various environments (e.g., hotels, cabins)
• Up to 50% travel
• May require lifting/carrying items up to 50 pounds