Wellness Coordinator

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Health Promotion, Wellness required Master's Degree in related field preferred Minimum of three (3) years in a health related field, health and wellness management, or fitness/corporate facility management Personal fitness trainer certification preferred Group exercise certification preferred Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt $25.00 per hour

Reports To: Deputy Superintendent of Operations Job Goal: This position will be the driving force to achieve a "culture of wellness" among all employees, students and families at Independence School District.

Performance Responsibilities: Employee Wellness Ability to develop and execute annual Wellness Strategic Plans and Calendar of Events Ability to develop and report quarterly/annually on participation, outcomes, and health improvements Ability to develop wellness initiatives/challenges/classes/events for district based on needs/data Ability to implement and evaluate wellness programming offered to the district Ability to develop and execute a plan to promote, communicate, and engage employees to participate in the wellness program Ability to direct and manage all activities associated with annual screenings (to include planning, budgeting, promotion, communication, execution of events, follow-up)Develop and maintain method for tracking employee participation with initiatives/challenges Evaluate participant satisfaction for overall program, each wellness initiative, and wellness center Interact, collaborate, communicate, and partner with internal and external stakeholders, departments, businesses, and vendors Plan, manage, evaluate budget Attend all district meetings as required Maintain wellness website for both Employee and Student Wellness Center Manage district wellness center and staff Assist staff with health or fitness related inquiries and personal wellness goals Plan and manage budget Ability to work with employees on fitness goals and develop exercise programs Ability to teach group exercise classes Ability to manage and complete day to day operations Student Wellness Facilitate the implementation of the student wellness programming/events as determined by the Student Wellness Advisory Committee Facilitate the Student Wellness Advisory Committee o Coordinate these members to assist in designated tasks associated with the program Coordinate employee, student and family wellness events Evaluate satisfaction for overall program success as well as each student wellness activity Terms of Employment: The Wellness Coordinator will be employed for a twelve-month position. The salary and work year will be established by the Board of Education. Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor, using the employee Performance Based Summative Appraisal.