Chapel Haven Schleifer Center Inc·New Haven, Connecticut
Lead wellness programming and provide individualized coaching to adults with disabilities to promote healthy and independent lifestyles. Responsibilities include facilitating fitness and nutrition workshops and documenting progress within required systems.
Requisition ID: 1778 New Haven, CT $22/hour
Schedule: Part-Time: 25 hours weekly, Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Chapel Haven Schleifer Center is seeking a Wellness Coach to support adults with disabilities in developing healthy, active, and independent lifestyles. In this role, you will lead wellness programming, provide individualized coaching, and help community members build sustainable fitness, nutrition, and wellness habits.
This position works closely with the Wellness Manager to integrate structured and independent wellness activities across campus and in the community.
We encourage candidates to apply even if they don’t meet every requirement. You may be the right fit for this role or another opportunity at Chapel Haven.
Do not meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, LGBTQ+, and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Chapel Haven!
Dynamic Diversity – Caring Collaboration – Individual Integrity – Community Connection
Part-Time: Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and a Certified Personal Trainer credential. Preferred candidates have 3-5 years of experience in wellness and experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Market context
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