Wellness Coordinator

Leads a comprehensive wellness program and coordinates regular wellness committee meetings for the agency.

Coordinates, plans, and facilitates health and fitness activities and programs for employees.

Plans and implements classes, speakers, seminars, personal training, and fitness assessments that promote healthy lifestyles.

Develops promotion and publicity plans for wellness and fitness programs throughout the organization.

Compiles statistical summaries of participant data, class attendance, and equipment inventories to ensure proper detailed program evaluation.

Assists the Employee Health Nurse Consultant in the development of budget, policies, and procedures relevant to the operation of the wellness program.

Provides educational presentations and training programs.

This position is primarily remote but will require in person attendance at some events and meetings. The candidate must provide their own internet connection and means of communication while working remotely.


State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and relevant program experience.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.


The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, lift, carry, move about, walk, hear, and speak.

Employee may be required to perform extensive work at a computer display terminal.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 25 to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Employee may be required to interact with clients, customers, and staff who are emotionally upset, angry, or distraught. In such interactions, employee must be able to maintain control, decorum, and professionalism.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud on occasion.


A Master's degree and two or more years of experience in wellness program development preferred.

Ability to work cooperatively with people at all levels with respect.

Knowledge of planning, coordinating, and conducting a diversified wellness program.

Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong attention to detail.

Ability to maintain confidential documents and information.

Ability to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously.

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at one time and meet deadlines.

Must have a strong desire for physical and mental fitness.


DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

SCDHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional
benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and
Children
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation ProgramsEmployment Type: Temporary Grant - Full-Time