Coord-Wellness: Verizon Wireless
July 24th, 2009 by confabee-jobs-usa-1 | Filed under Human Resources.Job ID: 237496
Company Name: Verizon Wireless
Job Category: Human Resources; Other
Location: Rancho Cordova, CA
Position Type: Full-Time, Employee
Experience: 1-2 Years Experience
Desired EducationLevel: Bachelor of Science
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for supporting the overall direction and development of the Health and Wellness programs for employees at Verizon Wireless. Coordinators will facilitate fitness assessments (including health history, height, weight, circumference measurements, body composition, heart rate, blood pressure, submax VO2 bicycle testing, flexibility testing through the use of a sit and reach test, and muscular strength and endurance tests utilizing push-up and sit-up protocols). You will conduct equipment orientations including both cardiovascular and resistance equipment, provide one-on-one training, nutritional advice and exercise prescriptions. In addition, you will ensure a safe and clean facility by checking equipment, addressing and correcting malfunctions and maintaining an adequate inventory of supplies. Members will look to you to assist them in charting their attendance and progress. Supporting the development of incentive programs and motivation programs, assist with health promotion activities including seminars, lectures and workshops on a variety of health and wellness topics including nutrition, blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, time and stress management, relaxation techniques, and more. The types of programs you will be involved in include: flu shots, wellness messages, health screenings, motivational programs, smoking cessation classes, blood drives, body composition and blood pressure checks, massage therapy, charitable events and more.
Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology or a related field. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work a flexible schedule. Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast paced work environment. CPR, First Aid & AED Certification required. Experience with fitness testing and personal training required. Group exercise instructor experience a plus. A genuine commitment to encourage and motivate others to exercise and maintain healthy lifestyle through personal example
We are an equal opportunity employer m/f/d/v.
It takes dedicated, hard-working people like you to provide the nation’s best, most reliable wireless network. That’s why we offer some of the best benefits around. And the best part is, the day you start is the day your medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid vacation, training and tuition reimbursement benefits start.
We also know how important work/life issues are in today’s marketplace. And we reward you with competitive time off and employee assistance programs so you can manage work with the rest of your life.
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