Wellness Consultant 2 WI

Reporting to the Manager of Health and Fitness the Wellness Consultant 2 works with and supports members to make positive lifestyle changes. The Wellness Consultant 2 monitors and supervises member usage of track and exercise equipment and applies principles of exercise physiology to identify and suggest appropriate and safe exercises. The Wellness Consultant 2 develops and maintains a fun and engaging environment by facilitating activities that challenge members and promote Wellness Consultant 2 conducts daily safety and maintenance checks of assessment exercise and sport equipment and assists with facility and equipment maintenance and cleaning as required.

Additionally the Wellness Consultant 2 may be responsible for facilitating stress testing health and fitness assessments and/or leading chronic disease programs. They use motivational interviewing techniques to assess the members needs identify barriers and develop a lifestyle plan appropriate to their condition and goals.

The Wellness Consultant 2 represents the vision and philosophy of the Wellness Institute by demonstrating a strong customer service philosophy a positive attitude a positive image of good health and fitness inclusive language and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse clientele.

• Two to five years experience in health and lifestyle assessments motivational interviewing techniques and training individuals with varying needs and fitness levels.

• Bachelors degree in Kinesiology Human Performance Exercise Science or equivalent.
• Training in exercise stress testing and exercise prescription for clients with chronic disease.
• Training in health behaviour and life style change particularly from a self-management approach.

• Required certification/qualifications: Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) obtained through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology or equally recognized certifying body (i.e. ACSM).
• Health Provider CPR per Wellness Institute and professional association policies.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain effective communication and work collaboratively with all team members.
• Strong customer service skills with experience working in the service industry.
• Excellent time management strengths; able to schedule and coordinate client sessions to ensure orderly timely and accurate completion of program requirements and ensure completion of client records.
• Skilled in working in a fast-paced work environment with a variety of activities client requirements and numerous interruptions; able to prioritize workload to meet departmental and client requirements while maintaining composure under stress.
• Easy approachable personal manner with solid communication and interpersonal skills for effective client contact whether in person by phone or other electronic technology.
• Able to approach and work with people living with chronic conditions/disease.
• Action oriented able to take the initiative able and willing to participate and contribute in a team-based work environment.
• Basic computer literacy and comfort with use of electronic media.

• Fast-paced deadline and goal oriented multi professional team with excellence in communication and customer service.
• Must be able to withstand considerable amounts of standing walking bending and other activity associated with exercise instruction and fitness assessments.
• Shift work required.