Wellness Educator/Instructor
UW Health SwedishAmerican · Rockford, IL · 2 mo ago
On-siteTrainingFull-time
100% FTE, Mon - Fri 7:30a-4:00p; occasional early or late start times (e.g., 6:00a-2:30p or 9:30a-6:00p). Work location: UW Health Swedish American Hospital, 1401 E State St.
Pay
Competitive pay with additional compensation components:
- Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
- Overtime pay
- On-call pay
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Paternity leave
- Adoption assistance
- Tuition assistance, including fully funded programs
- Annual wellness reimbursement
- On-site day care through UW Health Kids
- Strong shared governance structure
- Commitment to employee voice
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; preferred degree in a related healthcare field (e.g., exercise physiology, dietetics, nursing, or other pertinent health care field).
Requirements
- Licensed Dietitian, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, or NETA – National Exercise Trainers Association Wellness Coaching Certification
- NETA, ACE, or ASFA certified group fitness instructor certification or RYT 200 certification from a Yoga Alliance accredited school
- Basic Life Support/CPR Certification within 3 months of employment
Skills
- At least 2 years of teaching or coaching experience or equivalent in diet/nutrition or exercise (preferred)
- Experience with individual and group health risk evaluations or testing (preferred)
- Experience creating and introducing new plans with attention to detail, functionality, and outcome measurements (preferred)
About the role
Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development.