Job Description

At Memorial Hermann, were about creating exceptional experiences for both our patients and our employees. Our goal is to provide opportunities for our diverse employee population that develop and grow careers in a team-oriented environment focused on patient care.

Every employee, at every level, begins their journey at Memorial Hermann learning about the history of the organization and its established culture built on trust and integrity. Our employees drive this culture, and we want you to be a part of it.

Job Summary

The Wellness Instructor is responsible for performing a wide range of health promotion services, exercise courses/programs such as but not limited to Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, chair based etc., development and implementation of health and wellness activities and programs.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree in Wellness; Exercise Physiology; Nutrition or health related field or equivalent training and experience

Licenses/Certifications: CPR and First Aid certifications required; Health & fitness certifications preferred

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

* Prior experience in wellness programs, teaching diverse populations group exercise programs, developing wellness or fitness programs
* Understanding and knowledge of individual fitness endurance, able to understand body mechanics
* Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support
* Excellent communication skills to work positively with different diverse populations, in groups and individually
* Able to travel if required
* Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of we advance health through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring One Memorial Hermann.

Principal Accountabilities

* Implements health promotion programs including screenings, health risk assessments, wellness & fitness education, classes, intervention programs, and other activities.
* Teaches group exercise classes such as Yoga, Zumba, fitness etc.
* Follows established guidelines for participant safety.
* Maintains a clean working environment.
* Performs routine equipment maintenance, where applicable.
* Monitors need for higher level maintenance and/or repair of facility and/or equipment.
* Assists with program development.
* Provides presentations on educational information and evaluations for groups on various wellness and fitness topics.
* Analysis and summarizes program evaluations to validate program effectiveness and to seek areas of program improvement.
* Represents hospital services to external & internal customers, creating appropriate referrals and cross-selling opportunities to meet the need of the customer.
* Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
* Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
* Other duties as assigned.