Wellness Specialist/Exercise Physiologist - Dayton, OH

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of onsite and virtual wellness programs addressing stress management, mental well-being, injury prevention, physical activity, sleep, ergonomics, disease prevention, tobacco cessation, and related wellness topics.
• Serve as the primary wellness point of contact for assigned clients or locations, establishing strong relationships with employees and key stakeholders.
• Facilitate group education sessions, workshops, wellness challenges, stretch and flex programs, lunch and learns, and special wellness events tailored to workforce needs.
• Exercise independent judgment in adapting approved wellness programming, outreach methods, and engagement strategies to align with client culture and workforce demographics.
• Champion participation in the digital wellness platform and guide employees in sustained engagement with wellness tools and initiatives.
• Educate employees on available wellness resources and benefits and support informed participation aligned with individual wellness interests and fitness goals.
• Plan and conduct scheduled onsite wellness visits and fitness assessment services at assigned client locations.
• Perform non-diagnostic wellness and fitness assessments, which may include: blood pressure screening, functional movement or fitness assessments, grip strength testing, body composition or aerobic fitness assessments (as program approved) and office ergonomic assessments.
• Cook conduct preventative EKG-monitored treadmill exercise tests (e.g., graded exercise or submaximal protocols).
• Monitor participants during exercise testing for physiological response and signs/symptoms requiring test termination or escalation per protocol.
• Ensure proper equipment setup, calibration, cleaning/health & safety infection protocols and documentation for all fitness and exercise testing activities.
• Coordinate scheduling, participant preparation, informed consent processes, and post test education per established guidelines.
• Provide evidence informed fitness and lifestyle education based on assessment results and refer participants to appropriate clinical, benefits, or wellness resources when needs exceed role scope.

Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Track and analyze participation, engagement trends, and utilization data using established reporting platforms.
• Evaluate wellness program effectiveness based on engagement metrics, participant feedback, and client defined objectives.
• Develop summaries and insights for wellness leadership and client stakeholders to support decision making and program optimization.
• Identify opportunities for program enhancements, outreach improvements, or workflow efficiencies and recommend solutions.

Collaboration, Compliance & Professional Practice

• Collaborate with regional and national wellness team members to ensure consistent service delivery and alignment with organizational standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all employee and client interactions.
• Ensure wellness initiatives align with applicable privacy, safety, and workplace health guidelines; follow organizational policies related to OSHA, HIPAA aligned practices, and documentation.
• Exercise sound professional judgment in addressing complex or sensitive situations, escalating appropriately when issues fall outside role scope.
• Maintain professional expertise by staying current with workplace wellness trends, behavior change science, and engagement best practices.

Program Administration & Strategic Support

• Oversee administration of wellness challenges, incentives, and recognition programs per established guidelines.
• Support client onboarding, program scheduling, and coordination of wellness initiatives.
• Contribute to refinement of wellness tools, templates, and processes to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support wellness program quality and growth.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: - Bachelor's degree in exercise physiology, exercise science, kinesiology, health sciences, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred. - Certification as an Exercise Physiologist or equivalent credential preferred - Training and demonstrated competency in EKG-monitored treadmill exercise testing required. - Office ergonomic assessment experience preferred. - Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in workplace wellness, fitness assessment, exercise testing and health promotion. - Experience functioning independently in a client facing or regional support role strongly preferred.
• Skills & Competencies: - Strong interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills with the ability to influence engagement. - Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment in prioritizing work and adapting programs. - Solid understanding of wellness, prevention, and behavior change principles. - Ability to engage employees across diverse roles, cultures, and work environments. - Strong organizational, planning, and problem solving skills. - Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within a distributed team. - Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information appropriately. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort using digital wellness and reporting platforms.
• Physical Demands: - Requires sitting and standing for long periods of time. - Some bending, kneeling and stretching could be required. - Ability to demonstrate or facilitate light movement activities as appropriate. - Work performed across office, onsite, and travel settings depending on location. - Working under stress and use of computer/phone required. - Manual dexterity required for use of keyboard, equipment, instruments, etc. - Ability to lift/move up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment

Mainly indoor, office environment conditions. The noise level is usually moderate. Air quality is good and temperature is controlled.

Pay & Benefits

The position has an hourly pay range of $33 - $39. Final compensation for this position depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications. Benefits for this position include paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and critical illness insurance; HSA, HRA, and FSA; life and disability insurance; EAP; 401K; legal and identity theft coverage; pet insurance and more.