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Physical Health & Wellness Manager

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Washington, DC, United States
Full-time

The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Physical Health & Wellness Manager is responsible for planning, managing and executing Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) PH&W activities and events within assigned area, including managing PH&W staff in regional offices with budgetary development and oversight, identifying warrior PH&W issues, and matching needs with program offerings and other WWP available services and support. Manages PH&W community relationships within assigned areas.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Identify and/or develops methods for maintaining contact with warriors and developing ongoing relationships in order to increase retention and participation in PH&W sponsored events and activities
  • Manage PH&W activities and regional staff, including developing retention plans, action plans, identifying potential activities and issues, determining appropriate PH&W programs and methods for resolving issues, and communicating with regional staff
  • Interact with warriors and work as liaison with other WWP departments to ensure that PH&W issues are successfully resolved and communicated
  • Manage tracking and reporting of regional staff KPI’s in Salesforce for PH&W programs
  • Travel as needed to specific PH&W events to provide an onsite presence during the event activity to ensure warrior participation and event’s success
  • Manage regional budget for team
  • Identify new programs and available resources, making recommendations to WWP management regarding additions.
  • Establish and maintain community relationships to build an ecosystem of PH&W support for warriors in their region.
  • Other related duties as assigned
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree required; degree in exercise science or similar health management field of study preferred
Skills/Experience: 
  • Highly motivated, passionate and creative team player with demonstrated commitment to the organization
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, team environment
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize and effectively handle multiple priorities with tight deadlines
  • Demonstrated aptitude in adapted sports
  • Able to effectively handle multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail in a fast paced environment.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
  • Professional presence & demeanor with excellent communications skills
  • Ability to communicate with diverse personalities in a tactful, mature and flexible manner
  • Ability to troubleshoot, identify viable options and problem-solve using excellent reasoning abilities and demonstrating sound judgment
  • Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals in leadership and key community roles
  • Skill and ease while speaking in public and serving as a representative for the organization
  • Proven leadership abilities, preferably with experience supervising remote subordinates, including ability to lead, motivate, coach, and educate staff members

Education & Experience Requirements

  • Minimum of two (2) years of staff management experience required
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in fitness industry/allied health profession, health management, wellness coaching, strength and conditioning and/or personal/athletic training preferred
  • Military background or experience working with veterans preferred

Organization Info

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Feb 10 2018
Active Until: 
Mar 10 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Wounded Warrior Project, Inc.
industry: 
Nonprofit