Health / Wellness Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $14-17 per hr.

Position : Health & Wellness Specialist New Hanover County

Reports to : County Program Director

Status : Part-Time

Exempt : Hourly ($14 - $17 per hour) =

Primary Function :

The Health & Wellness Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating health and wellness programs at three New Hanover County elementary sites. This role focuses on promoting nutrition, physical activity, gardening, and overall wellness through engaging, hands-on experiences. The specialist will work closely with staff, members, and community partners to foster lifelong healthy habits.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

Program Planning and Implementation :

• Develop and deliver engaging health and wellness programs that integrate nutrition, gardening, and physical activity.
• Implement the BGCA Healthy Habits curriculum, emphasizing smart nutrition, physical fitness, and mental wellness.
• Create interactive lessons and hands-on activities such as cooking demonstrations, fitness challenges, and mindfulness exercises.
• Manage and maintain the garden program, teaching members about planting, growing, and harvesting fresh produce.
• Utilize both indoor and outdoor garden spaces to educate members on farm-to-table concepts.

Staff Development and Collaboration :

Program Monitoring and Evaluation :

Member Engagement & Enrichment :

RELATIONSHIPS :

Internal : Maintains close contact with club staff and operations team to discuss programming updates, address challenges, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

External : Works with community partners, local health professionals, school staff, and parents to reinforce healthy habits beyond the club.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT :

DISCLAIMER :

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.