Wellness Coach

Job Summary – About the Role

Deliver high quality recreation services for residents, visitors and the St. Charles community by adhering to the District’s safety and administrative policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

This position is well suited for someone with a friendly and positive personality who is productive and shows initiative, is an effective written and oral communicator, is reliable and safety-minded.

Required: High school diploma required. Current Personal Training certification or similar wellness-based nationally accredited certification required (ex. ACE, NASM, ACSM, etc). Must maintain good health and appearance. Advanced knowledge and understanding of proper exercise techniques and equipment usage. The Wellness Coach must have the ability to effectively educate and demonstrate to members these techniques and usage. The Wellness Coach must also have excellent oral communication skills and good customer service skills. Evidence of continuing education courses directly related to the field. Maintain Mandated Reporter and First Aid/CPR/AED certification or obtain certification within 30 days of hire.

Preferred: College degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology or Exercise Physiology preferred, Prefer work experience in a fitness related field and previous personal training and/or group fitness instruction experience.

Essential Functions of the Position

Park District Cornerstones

• Follow all departmental safety rules that pertain to the duties performed and support all aspects of Park District’s safety and risk management program.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with residents, colleagues, the public, PDRMA and other agencies or organizations as delegated.
• Recommends improvements and efficiencies to better accomplish individual and district goals in the best interests of the St. Charles Park District community.
• Comply with Park District policies and administrative procedures.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Superintendent of Recreation, and the Assistant Superintendent of Recreation – Norris Recreation Center, and the Membership Services Supervisor, the Wellness Coach shall complete all assigned duties to the best of their abilities, offering suggestions of better ways to accomplish jobs and be ever mindful of the best interests of the St. Charles Park District and of fellow employees. This position requires extensive knowledge and ability to:

• Work cooperatively and harmoniously with the general public, cooperating agencies and fellow employees.
• Provide information and assistance to fellow employees.
• Maintain professional attitude and appearance.