What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health and Wellness Coach position at Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians?
Commitment to Citizen Service
Service encompasses all aspects of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indian’s governmental operations. Every employee shares the responsibility to provide exemplary service, dignity, and respect to all Tribal Citizens, the Tribal Council, and team members. To this end, all employees have an obligation to identify and report any service problems, issues, or concerns and through designated channels, initiate, recommend, and actively participate in solutions.
Position Summary: Assist with day-to-day operations and work closely with the Wellness Manager and Behavioral Health Manager to ensure quality control.
Essential Functions:
- Demonstrate proper operation of fitness equipment, such as resistance machines, cardio machines, free weights, or fitness assessment devices.
- Monitor recreation facilities and sobriety circles while ensuring safe and clean facilities and equipment.
- Respond to requests for information about wellness programs, wellbriety, and peer recovery services.
- Track attendance, participation, or performance data related to health and wellness events.
- Assist Wellness Manager and Behavioral Health Manager with administrative duties.
- Conduct new member orientations including fitness center tours, screenings, and membership card distribution.
- Perform facility and equipment cleaning/maintenance processes.
- Check-in clients and maintain attendance log
- Enforce membership policies and procedures.
- Assist with routine pool and equipment maintenance.
- Perform opening/closing duties of fitness center.
Non-Essential Functions:
- Perform other related functions as assigned.
Equipment:
- Standard office equipment.
- Systems used: MS Office Applications, and Internet.
Position Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Six (6) months of experience working in a fitness or wellness environment preferred.
- Knowledge of fitness center equipment and Wellbriety teachings.
- Nationally recognized Group Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer certification preferred.
- Ability to alleviate stress and anxiety and be supportive of persons while working tactfully, collaboratively, diplomatically and with highest level of confidentiality required.
- Strong sense of service and good communication skills, both oral and written required.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to speak effectively before groups and respond to questions required.
- Proficiency with MS Office Applications preferred.
- Experience working with Native American communities; knowledge of Native American traditional practices and values and Native American issues preferred.
Indian Preference
- Pokagon Band Preference Code applies.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift 45 pounds regularly and 50 to 100 pounds occasionally
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, stretch and reach
- Ability to work around water that contains chlorine
- Ability to work indoor and outdoor amid various conditions
Work environment:
- General office environment. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
- Local travel is necessary, so the ability to travel as needed is required.
Competencies:
- Client Focus
- Achievement Orientation
- Continuous Learning
- Inspiring Others
- Self-Awareness
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Initiative