Wellness Ambassador

GENERAL PURPOSE:
The primary purpose of this job is to create an environment where wellness flourishes. This person will create a unique menu of wellness offerings that appeal to our distinct culture and needs. This person will effectively lead the wellness initiatives of the company by creating an environment that promotes the health and wellness of our associates and customers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Effectively leads the wellness initiatives of the company
• Creates a wellness environment that assists associates in controlling healthcare costs through healthy lifestyle changes
• Researches, proposes and executes wellness programs and offerings
• Oversees the dietitian team and coordinates activities such as health fairs, wellness promotions and wellness better basics teams
• Effectively communicates with associates and customers regarding wellness activities and promotions
• Finds way to engage all associates in wellness events
• Works directly with associates that have specific wellness needs
• Measures the success of the wellness and dietitian programs
• Finds ways to bring emotional and spiritual health to the company
• Delivers excellent customer service while acting as a point of contact for our Dietitian and Wellness programs
• Actively works at locating and bringing wellness partners together
• Completes assigned tasks efficiently and in a timely manner
• Works to improve the Dietitian programs performance and sales
• Receives and analyzes feedback from customers and associates
• Sets a professional and positive example to others
• Communicates effectively and works closely with the Dietitians and Wellness Better Basic Teams
• Communicates openly and frequently with Store Directors, Sales Directors and the Operating Board
• Follows established departmental and store policies and procedures
• Ensures company standards for safety, sanitation, and productivity are maintained
MARGINIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:
• Consistent and daily interaction with store associates
• Consistent and daily interaction with vendors and partners
• Consistent and daily interaction with customers
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:
A licensed dietitian, or a degree in a health and wellness program, or other related job field; 2 years wellness experience; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Ability to prioritize tasks, multi-task balance friendliness with efficiency and maintain focus
• Must enjoy working with people and genuinely care for our associates
• Must be sincere, trustworthy, supportive and motivational
• Must have a passion for wellness
• Understands that health extends beyond physical wellbeing
• A good knowledge of food products, varieties and nutritional information
• Continually “walks the talk” and is a role model of a healthy lifestyle including smart eating habits, regular physical activity and persistent effort toward emotional and spiritual health
• Understands profitability and knows how wellness contributes to companies financial success
• Capacity to problem solve and use good judgment
• Ability to utilize computer systems and standard office equipment
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures
• Proficient organization and planning skills
• Must possess solid communication skills, including verbal, written, and listening skills in order to effectively and efficiently communicate with diverse groups of people
• Ability to professionally and appropriately handle conflict
• Must possess the ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one’s own success as well as the success of your team
• Enjoys having fun
• Required to make logical, significant decisions using general, recognized skills and techniques
• Must possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons’ mission and commitment to working collaboratively
• Continually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, forward focused and consistent
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays
PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:
The work environment characteristics describe