Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
Create and promote a culture of wellness by: assessing the wellness needs of City employees; developing and implementing evidenced-based strategies to promote wellness; assisting in the design and distribution of incentives; collaborate with all City departments and workgroups across the organization to educate, train, and enhance wellness initiatives.
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Exempt, Non-Safety Sensitive.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from the Benefits Administrator.
PRIMARY DUTIES--The following are examples of primary duties assigned to positions in this classification. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Assess the wellness needs of City employees; work collaboratively with the City’s health insurance provider and the Sage Health and Wellness Center to identify disease areas and recommend health plan programs specific to high claims costs.
2. Develop and implement evidenced-based strategies to promote wellness for employees and spouses to include screenings, awareness building activities, behavior change programs, environment changes, incentives and wellness challenges; conduct research into new wellness initiatives in an effort to provide fresh, relevant, and innovative activities and programs to City employees.
3. Teach onsite group exercise classes.
4. Establish metrics, collect results data and appropriately analyze data to measure desired outcomes, and effectively respond to the information.
5. Collaborate with all City departments and workgroups across the organization to educate, train, and enhance wellness initiatives.
6. Plan, organize and coordinate wellness committee activities; develop toolkits and maintain files of community resources and health content for wellness champions to provide to workgroups; represent the wellness program at internal and external meetings and events.
7. Develop and implement City communication strategies to engage employee participation in the wellness program; create communication materials, including emails, health articles and newsletters, online content and promotional materials; analyze responses and feedback to strengthen marketing and communication campaigns.
8. Manage day-to-day tasks including answering employee questions, managing the wellness platform, quarterly reporting, and incentive drawings.
9. Research and develop wellness policies for the City.
10. Assist in the creation of the wellness budget; approve and monitor expenditures.
11. Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
Design, planning, and implementation of health and wellness programs, events, and educational classes.
Principles and practices of marketing and communications.
Social media marketing, promotions, communications, analysis, and functionality.
Effective communication and public speaking techniques.
Current web technologies, programs, and platforms.
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Modern office technology and equipment, including computers and related software applications.
Applicable tools and equipment operations.
Applicable Federal, State, and local codes, laws, and regulations.
Ability to:
Develop concise, comprehensive, and clear public information materials.
Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public, media, and City employees.
Teach onsite group exercise classes.
Collect, compile, research, and analyze information and data.
Write and/or edit written materials for publication.
Manage social media, website elements, and design.
Identify opportunities to publicize programs.
Prepare and conduct presentations.
Prepare, monitor, and administer budgets.
Design, develop, deliver, and evaluate programs and services
Work closely with management staff in the development of public communications plans.
Encourage employee and leadership support for programs.
Operate and use modern office equipment, including computer and various software applications.
Establish, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community.
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA requirements.
Experience and Training Guidelines:
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
Two (2) years of related experience.
Training:
Bachelor’s degree in public health, nutrition, health education, exercise sciences, health promotion, or other related field.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license.
Certification in corporate wellness (preferred).
Professional certifications by nationally recognized health/fitness organizations (preferred).
Personal training and/or specialty group exercise certifications or the desire to obtain these types of certifications desired.
Must be willing to obtain upon hire, a current certification in CPR/AED.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions:
The job is performed in the following working environment:
Office environment, travel required.
Physical Conditions:
The job is characterized by:
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
The following physical activities are very or extremely important in accomplishing the job's purpose and are performed on a daily basis:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for prolonged periods. The employee is regularly required to see, hear, talk, stand, twist and use repetitive motions in the conduct of work. The employee is required to perform lift lifting.