At Houston Methodist, the Health Fitness Coordinator position is responsible for developing and supporting health promotion programming for Houston Methodist Wellness. This position effectively assesses physical fitness levels to design and implement effective exercise programs to produce positive outcomes. The Health Fitness Coordinator position is responsible for instructing group exercise classes and coordinating recreational sports activities.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs initial assessments on employees and patients referred to the Employee Wellness program by Wellness Coordinators and Registered Dietitians.
- Motivates and educates clients in an effort to improve levels of fitness and maintain enhanced health and well-being.
- Sets appropriate individual goals, develops effective training plans, and adheres to patient care.
- Effectively educates and promotes Employee Wellness programs to clients.
- Ensures proper scheduling of patients to maximize utilization of time and equipment.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Partners with Senior Health Fitness Coordinator to participate in both internal and external education presentations for clients including corporate health fairs and employee fitness seminars.Performs a variety of health assessments, including metabolic, flexibility, body composition, bone density, fitness testing; health screenings including height, weight, waist girth, hip girth, blood pressure and cholesterol or HbA1c via finger sticks.Monitors client progress; provides ongoing modifications to initial training regimens based on client's response to initial plans to ensure optimal outcome.QUALITY / SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides safe, functionally relevant, and effective training programs.Accurately documents and monitors individual and group outcomes and goals. Ensures appropriate documentation and data are entered into database to meet respective timelines and guidelines, per Departmental Policies and Procedures.Identify equipment requiring maintenance and cleaning in order to promote a safe exercise environment.FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Monitor monthly usage of fitness center supplies in order to maintain department's fiscal responsibility.GROWTH / INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responsible for developing and implementing new and innovative fitness related demonstrations and seminars.Completes special projects, assignments and data analysis, as assigned individually or in conjunction with Senior Health Fitness Coordinator.This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business / job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Human Performance, Exercise Science, Physical Therapy or a related fieldWORK EXPERIENCE
One year experience in Employee Wellness, Health Promotion, Exercise Physiology, Physical Therapy or a related fieldJ-18808-Ljbffr