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Wellness Educator/Instructor

UW Health·Rockford, Illinois

$24 - $35/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 8 days ago
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About the role

The Wellness Educator will conduct health risk evaluations and provide coaching in nutrition and exercise to patients. They are responsible for creating and implementing new wellness plans while measuring functional outcomes.

Work Schedule

100% FTE, Mon - Fri 7

30a-4:00; occasionally early or late start times (example 6:00a- 2:30p or 9:30a-6:00p), you will work at UW Health Swedish American Hospital 1401 E State St.

Additional components of compensation may include: Evening, night, and weekend shift differential

Overtime: On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have

  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
  • Annual wellness reimbursement
  • Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
  • Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
  • Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
  • Strong shared governance structure
  • Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree Required
  • Preferred degree to be in a related healthcare field (exercise physiology, dietician, nursing or other pertinent health care field). Preferred
  • Work Experience
  • At least 2 years teaching or coaching experience or equivalent in the field of diet/nutrition or exercise. Preferred
  • Experience with individual and group health risk evaluations or testing. Preferred
  • Possess experience in creating and introducing new plans with attention to detail and functionality and outcome measurements. Required
  • Licenses & Certifications
  • Licensed Dietician, Registered Dietician Nutritionist, or NETA – National Exercise Trainers Association Wellness Coaching Certification required. Required
  • NETA, ACE, or ASFA certified group fitness instructor certification or RYT 200 certification from a Yoga Alliance accredited school. Required
  • Basic Life Support/CPR Certification within 3 months of employment. Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Description

[https://uwhealth.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?id=13984&entityid=3&p=UWH]

UW Northern Illinois benefits [https://legacy.uwhealth.org/files-directory/position-descriptions/1-benefit-information/Total Rewards at UW Health UWNI 2.pdf]

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field and possess at least two years of teaching or coaching experience. Required certifications include a Registered Dietician or NETA Wellness Coaching credential, a group fitness instructor certification, and BLS/CPR certification.

  • bachelor degree
  • Patient Care
  • CPR
  • Program Development
  • Basic Life Support
  • Nutrition Education
  • Health Coaching
  • Group Fitness Instruction
  • Health Risk Assessment
  • Outcome Measurement
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Yoga Instruction
  • Dietary Counseling

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Wellness Reimbursement
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Paternity Leave
  • On-site Day Care

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$24 - $35/hr
Location
Rockford, Illinois
Posted
Aug 4, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

UW Health

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Salary listed on 2 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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