| EEO Statement: |
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. |
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| Location | Omaha, NE |
| Requisition Number: | Staff_13912 |
| Department | Int Med Geriatrics/Palliative Med 50000588 |
| Business Unit | College of Medicine |
| Reg-Temp | Part-Time Regular |
| Work Schedule | TBD by supervisor and responsibilities |
| Remote/Telecommuting | No remote/telecommuting opportunity |
| Position Summary |
PART-TIME The Wellness Specialist will demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to developing and balancing the six dimensions of wellness: Social, physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual and vocational for older adults. Supervise the UNMC Home Instead Center for Successful Aging’s workout facilities through instruction of safe and effective exercise and maintenance of fitness related equipment. Develop individualized fitness programs to meet participants’ needs. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate wellness programs and educational components necessary to compliment the whole-person approach to wellness. Design and implement wellness programs and educational components necessary to compliment the whole person approach to wellness. Early mornings, evening, and weekend shifts required. |
| Position Details | |
| Posting Category | Operations |
| Working Title | HICSA Wellness Specialist I (Part-Time) |
| Job Title | Healthcare Specialist |
| Salary Grade | HC14H |
| Appointment Type | B2 - REG MGR PROF HOURLY |
| Salary Range | $20.865 - $31.298/hourly |
| Job Requisition Begin Date | 05/08/2025 |
| Application Review Date | 05/16/2025 |
| Review Date Information: | Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered. |
| Required Education: | Bachelor's degree |
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| If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major) | Exercise Science, Fitness Physiology, Physical Education or related field (Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience) |
| Required Experience | 1 year |
| If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience: | Experience teaching exercise. (Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience) |
| Required License | Yes |
| If yes, what is the required licensure/certification? | * CPR Certification |
| Required Computer Applications: | Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word |
| Required Other Computer Applications: | |
| Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: | * Personally reflects an image of wellness. * Ability to maintain confidentiality of all client and member care information. * Sound exercise program design methods. * Excellence in communication (verbal, written & listening skills) with a variety of professionals, clients, community/general public, faculty and students. * Ability to remain cool, calm and collected during an emergency situation. * Ability to work independently or cooperatively in a team environment, efficiently. * Self-Starter * Multitasking skills necessary * Ability to show respect for others in ALL situations. * Demonstrate integrity to do what we say we’re going to do. |
| Preferred Education: | Master's degree |
| If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type: | Exercise Science, Fitness Physiology, Physical Education or related field |
| Preferred Experience: | 1. Experience developing customized fitness programs based on an individual’s health history, assessment results and abilities. 2. Experience instructing individuals on the proper use of fitness equipment. 3. Experience teaching exercise to the older adult population. 4. Experience working at a fitness center front desk. |
| Preferred License: | Yes |
| If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?: | Preferred certifications would include some of the following: * American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) * American Senior Fitness Association * Arthritis Foundation * American Council on Exercise (ACE) * Advanced Fitness & Health Specialist * Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) * Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist (CES) * Certified inclusive Fitness Trainer (CIFT) * Certified Health Fitness Specialist (HFS) * Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NCSA-CSCS) * Fallproof Balance & Mobility Instructor * Group Fitness Instructor * National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) * Senior Fitness Instructor * Senior Personal Trainer |
| Preferred Computer Applications: | Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Publisher |
| Preferred Other Computer Applications: | |
| Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: | |
| Email to a Friend | https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/92312 |
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Provided by company| Date Posted | May 9, 2025 |
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| Requisition | Staff_13912 |
| Located In | Omaha, NE |
| Job Type | Part-time Employee |
| SOC Category | 39-9031.00 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors |
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