At Houston Methodist, the Senior Health Fitness Coordinator position is responsible for developing and supporting health promotion programming for Houston Methodist Wellness. The position effectively assesses physical fitness levels to design and implement effective exercise programs to produce positive outcomes. The Senior Health Fitness Coordinator position is responsible for the oversight and development of the staff Health Fitness Coordinators, instructing group exercise classes, coordinating recreational sport activities and operations of the Fitness Centers.

PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED
Refer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.

HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

• Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
  • INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
  • COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
  • RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.
  • EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.

• Practices the Caring and Serving Model

• Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards

• Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)

• Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience.

• Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job

• Displays cultural humility, diversity, equity and inclusion principles

• Actively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs initial assessments on employees and patients referred by Wellness Coordinators and Registered Dietitians. Utilizes assessment information to clearly define client problems/needs and pursues the development of a personal fitness regimen.

• Performs targeted interventions to engage clients in order to improve physical health on an individual and group basis.

• Acts as a dedicated and respected resource for all wellness/related inquiries to foster a positive culture of health.

• Designs and implements fitness programs that help client improve core function, cardiorespiratory fitness, strength, and muscular endurance, etc. and educates and promotes regimen with staff Health Fitness coordinators. All while ensuring proper scheduling of patients to maximize utilization of time and equipment.

• Conducts self in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion principles. Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for coordinating the day to day operations of Fitness Centers, providing onsite fitness classes and seminars at corporations as well as health fairs.

• Performs a variety of health assessments, including metabolic, flexibility, body composition, bone density, fitness testing; health screenings including height, weight, waist girth, hip girth, blood pressure and cholesterol or HbA1c via finger sticks.

• Performs targeted interventions to engage employees to improve physical health and fitness and collaborates with clients to create and implement appropriate individual goals, develop effective training plans, and adhere to client care.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains and ensures proper documentation has been entered into database by all staff Health Fitness Coordinators and that the respective timelines and guidelines are met, per Departmental Policies and Procedures

• Responsible for notifying and scheduling vendor for maintenance and any repairs to equipment within Fitness Centers.

• Develops and distributes fitness related communications and marketing materials designed to maximize program engagement and promote health lifestyles.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Evaluate fitness programs and services based on participation, engagement, outcomes, cost/benefit, return on investment, efficiency, and utilization.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for developing and implementing new and innovative fitness exercise demonstrations, seminars, and presentations for both internal and external education.

• Maintains professional expertise staying current with emerging physical health and fitness trends. Completes and updates My Development plan on an on-going basis, including the development of advanced skills. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management.

• Continuously improves the growth and development of wellness programs by establishing standard practices and protocols, staff development and opportunities for adding new services. Assists staff Health Fitness Coordinators with skills and knowledge development through continuous updates and optimal patient/client outcomes.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in kinesiology, human performance, exercise science, physical therapy, or related field
  

• Master's degree preferred
  

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Five years of employee wellness, health promotion, exercise physiology, physical therapy, or related experience
  

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• CPTR - Certified Personal Trainer AND
• GEI - Certified Group Exercise Instructor (ACSM) OR
• CGFI - Certified Group Fitness Instructor (ACE) OR
• CGFI - Certified Group Fitness Instructor (AFAA) OR
• GPTS - Group Personal Training Specialization (NASM) AND
• A minimum of two specialty fitness certifications from an accredited body AND
• BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Exhibits strong interpersonal, relationship-building, teamwork, and leadership skills (written and verbal communication, ability to effectively handle difficult situations, etc.)

• Possesses energetic, professional, and self-motivated disposition.

• Must have group exercise experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs No
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) Yes

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

Houston Methodist (HM) is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.  HM consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston metropolitan area.  HM also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities.  Overall, HM employs over 25,000 employees.   Houston Methodist is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide the best patient care and service in a spiritual environment.

 

In 2019 Houston Methodist and its physicians treat more than 6,333 international patients from more than 76 countries. Houston Methodist Global Health Care Services’ consulting and education divisions also provide advisory services and training and development to health care organizations around the world.