Sr. Health Fitness Coordinator - PT Willowbrook

At Houston Methodist, the Senior Health Fitness Coordinator position is responsible for developing and supporting health promotion programming for Houston Methodist Wellness. The position effectively assesses physical fitness levels to design and implement effective exercise programs to produce positive outcomes. The Senior Health Fitness Coordinator position is responsible for the oversight and development of the staff Health Fitness Coordinators, instructing group exercise classes, coordinating recreational sport activities and operations of the Fitness Centers.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• CPTR - Certified Personal Trainer AND
• GEI - Certified Group Exercise Instructor (ACSM) OR
• CGFI - Certified Group Fitness Instructor (ACE) OR
• CGFI - Certified Group Fitness Instructor (AFAA) OR
• GPTS - Group Personal Training Specialization (NASM) AND
• A minimum of two specialty fitness certifications from an accredited body AND
• BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Exhibits strong interpersonal, relationship-building, teamwork, and leadership skills (written and verbal communication, ability to effectively handle difficult situations, etc.)

• Possesses energetic, professional, and self-motivated disposition.

• Must have group exercise experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs No
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) Yes

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.