Health Coach Apprenticeship

**Summary:** The Health Coaching & Wellness Coordinator at Maryville University is a pivotal role that integrates evidence-based health coaching, wellness program development, and educational outreach within the framework of the MaryWELL initiative. This position supports the holistic well-being of the Maryville community, fosters interdepartmental collaboration, and mentors future exercise science professionals. **Job Responsibilities:** - Conduct a detailed analysis of corporate wellness programs at similar-sized institutions; academic and public. Provide a synopsis of the data - Develop a system/protocol for members of the Maryville community to volunteer for and participate in health coaching - Schedule meetings with members of the Maryville community to discuss health and wellness goals (2nd semester) - Schedule and conduct health and wellness testing in the Exercise Science lab (tests aligned with client's goals) - Partner with Maryville's Health & Wellness Department and Human Resources to present health education material (possibly at a Lunch & Learn session) - Conduct regular meetings with clients (in-person and/or virtual); discuss test/re-test results, provide accountability, educate (2nd semester) - Provide a safe, supportive environment for clients to explore their goals and intentions, and empower clients to take their health into their own hands (2nd semester) - Create fun, challenging health/wellness/fitness-inspired competitions or events - Present a guest lecture to EXSC 110: Intro to Exercise Science courses; career talk - health coaching - Mentor younger exercise science students interested in health coaching **Minimum Qualifications:** - Minimum 2.5 GPA - Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree - Positive attitude and eagerness to learn; Growth mindset - An understanding of key concepts in exercise science; behavioral change theory, goal setting, exercise testing and prescription, exercise physiology...and a base-level of understanding in how to apply it to a live client. **Preferred Qualifications:** - 3.0 GPA - Preferred major: Exercise Science, Physical Therapy, Pre-OT, Occupational Therapy and Nursing - Courses taken: EXSC-210, EXSC 309, EXSC 310, EXSC 410 - Awareness of motivational interviewing **Skills Required:** - Ability to build buy-in/gain trust - Strong communication and organizational skills **Position Pay:** $16.25/hr **Hours per week:** 10 hrs **Start Date:** 8/24/2026 **End Date:** 4/25/2027 **NOTE: Applicants must be work study eligible and have a work study award in their financial aid package to apply for this position.**