Exercise & Wellness Program Coordinator (Membership Coordinator 2)

Department Overview

Provide a safe, enriching environment, and build relationships for employees of designated companies at various locations. https://www.ohsu.edu/march-wellness

Function/Duties of Position

• Responsible for organizing, supervising and implementing the medical exercise program.
• Data and assessment tracking - perform Intakes and Outtake assessments.
• Develop exercise programs and/or assign to the appropriate staff.
• Proactively provide appropriate directions to participants performing dangerous or harmful exercises.
• Communicate with participants via phone/email/in-person to improve program adherence.
• Responsible for coordination of health, exercise and wellness strategies including but not limited to:
  • newsletter/social media accounts,
  • after work wellness activities,
  • coordinate with screenings and programs,
  • wellness fairs and satellite operations. 
• Develop relationships and programs with other medical providers. 
• Communicate member progress with providers through EPIC and email. 
• Provide referrals for members to OHSU clinics and programs.
• Provide wellness education sessions. Includes presenting materials and securing guest speakers/workshops.
• Support existing programs and services, including but not limited to: front desk staff and group exercise class instruction.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for members. 
• Greet members by name.
• Respond to all emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• BS in exercise science or related field.

• Two years of experience in the fitness industry.

• BLS HeartCode or CPR/AED certification.
• Hold and maintain a NCCA accredited fitness certification, such as American Council on Exercise (ACE), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) or American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Skills and Abilities

• Strong customer service skills.

• Strong leadership abilities.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to communicate to employees and staff in a courteous, friendly and professional manner.

• Ability to work independently, multi-task, be flexible and meet deadlines.

• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in exercise science or related field.
• EIM credential.

• Experience providing strength training, cardiovascular, and flexibility training principles and techniques.

• Skill in exercise testing and evaluation of test data.

• Experience in evaluating medications, contraindications and risk factors.

• Experience in presenting wellness lectures/workshops/classes.
• First Aid certification.

Additional Details

This position is located at the South Waterfront in Portland, OR. 

This position requires a high level of physical activity, including standing for extended periods of time, demonstrating equipment use, and spotting. Ability to lift a minimum of 80 pounds is essential. 

Benefits 

• Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents.
• $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
• Vacation - up to 200 hours per year dependent on length of service.
• Sick Leave - up to 96 hours per year.
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Childcare service discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts to local and national businesses.

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