Physical Health & Wellness Manager

Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some of the things people look for in a job .

If you're the kind of person who believes that honoring and empowering our nation's veterans is more than just a cause - that it's a calling - then we're ready to meet you.

When you join Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), you're committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you, too - helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose.

At WWP, we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we're proud to offer benefits such as :

• A flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days' work from home)
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members
• Competitive pay and performance incentives
• A fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment

A mission that matters is just the beginning, so if you're ready to get started, we're ready for you.

The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Physical Health & Wellness Manager leads a regional Physical Health & Wellness team, provides budgetary development and oversight, and ensures alignment of program offerings with strategic goals.

The Physical Health & Wellness Manager effectively manages internal and external stakeholder relationships while maintaining a commitment to WWP's mission.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage PH&W activities and regional staff, ensuring alignment of program offerings with strategic goals.

Develop and implement regional programming in support of organizational needs, while identifying new programming opportunities.

Provide oversight for regional PH&W programming within the Salesforce and Blackthorn platforms, including tracking and reporting of regional staff key performance indicators (KPIs).

Manage PH&W regional budget, ensuring responsible stewardship of financial resources.

Identify and implement strategies to maintain and develop relationships with warriors that promote increased participation in PH&W events and activities.

Facilitate professional development of regional staff through individual coaching, selection of continuing education opportunities, and assignment of special projects or workgroups.

Lead weekly regional team meetings via video conferencing. Conduct regular check-in meetings with individual PH&W Coaches.

Establish and maintain community relationships to build an ecosystem of PH&W support for warriors in the assigned region.

Assist with planning of yearly all-team meetings, regional team meetings, and various staff trainings.

Manage workgroups to identify improvements, evaluate specific program areas throughout the year, and implement new in-person and virtual program offerings.

Oversee the development of in-person events and virtual programming content via Microsoft Teams, Facebook Live, Strava, Garmin, and other technology-based platforms.

Lead special projects designed to improve programming, efficiencies, and increase overall impact.

Work with multiple WWP departments and other key stakeholders to deliver in-person and virtual programming and services to warriors and their families.

Travel as needed to specific PH&W events to provide an onsite presence and ensure warrior participation and event success.

Interact with warriors and serve as liaison with other WWP departments.

Maintain PH&W program staffing by reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, and providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership for hiring decisions.

Other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Highly motivated, passionate, and creative team player with demonstrated commitment to the organization.

Strong critical thinking skills with a demonstrated ability to problem-solve and identify viable solutions.

Proven leadership abilities with demonstrated experience supervising remote subordinates, with demonstrated success leading, coaching, educating, and mentoring staff.

Professional presence and demeanor with excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with diverse personalities in a tactful, mature, and flexible manner.

Exceptional interpersonal skills. Ability to interact effectively with diverse individuals and build effective working relationships.

Demonstrated emotional intelligence. Ability to respond to sensitive matters with diplomacy and empathy.

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional relationships and work collaboratively with teammates and program stakeholders, in person and through remote formats using video conferencing.

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with stakeholders in leadership and key community roles.

Strong presentation skills in person and through technology-based platforms. Confident communicator, with demonstrated ability to present information effectively to large audiences, small groups, and individuals.

Skill and ease while speaking in public and serving as a representative for the organization.

Excellent organizational and time management skills with a strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize and effectively handle multiple priorities with tight deadlines.

Demonstrated aptitude in holistic and inclusive programming for nutrition, wellness, and fitness.

Demonstrated understanding of budget management and fiduciary oversight principles.

Ability to travel in support of WWP programs and services outreach.

Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.

Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work with.

EXPERIENCE

Requirements

Three years of experience working in the fitness industry, allied health profession, health management, wellness coaching, strength and conditioning, or personal / athletic training.

Two years of staff management experience.

One year of experience with customer relationship management and event management systems, e.g., Salesforce, Blackthorn.

One year of experience managing projects or events.

Preferences

One year of experience working with and providing support to wounded service members dealing with health issues and invisible injuries.

One year of experience managing remote staff.

EDUCATION

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in exercise science, sports management, recreation management, or similar health science field.

Preferences

Master's Degree in exercise science, sports management, recreation management, or similar health science field.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE

Requirements

CPR-First Aid certification.

Valid state-issued driver's license.

Preferences

Personal Training Certification (ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA), Strength and Conditioning Certification (CSCS), or other related fitness certification.

Wellness Coaching Certification.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

General office environment : temperature controlled.

Sitting for extended periods.

May require lifting / carrying items up to 25 pounds.

Up to 50% travel.

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LI-HYBRID

Wounded Warrior Project is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note :

Wounded Warrior Project is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms without a written search agreement in place.

All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Wounded Warrior Project via email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Wounded Warrior Project in any form without a valid written search agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of Wounded Warrior Project, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Wounded Warrior Project as a result of the referral or through other means."