Wellness Specialist​/Exercise Physiologist - Dayton, OH

Location: New Chicago

Job Summary The Wellness Specialist / Exercise Physiologist is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering holistic workplace wellness initiatives while providing specialized exercise physiology services to support health promotion, risk identification, and employee engagement. This role functions as a lead wellness and fitness assessment resource for assigned clients or regions and exercises independent judgment in adapting wellness strategies and fitness assessment services to meet workforce needs.

The position integrates onsite engagement, virtual programming, digital wellness tools, and exercise testing services—including EKG‑monitored treadmill testing—to support preventive care, healthy lifestyle behaviors, injury prevention, and sustained participation in wellness initiatives. This role focuses on education, fitness assessment, behavior change support, and referral to appropriate resources. It does not include medical diagnosis or treatment and operates within defined non‑clinical protocols and medical oversight frameworks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Wellness Program Leadership & Engagement Lead the planning and delivery of onsite and virtual wellness programs addressing stress management, mental well-being, injury prevention, physical activity, sleep, ergonomics, disease prevention, tobacco cessation, and related wellness topics.

Serve as the primary wellness point of contact for assigned clients or locations, establishing strong relationships with employees and key stakeholders.

Facilitate group education sessions, workshops, wellness challenges, stretch and flex programs, lunch and learns, and special wellness events tailored to workforce needs.

Exercise independent judgment in adapting approved wellness programming, outreach methods, and engagement strategies to align with client culture and workforce demographics.

Champion participation in the digital wellness platform and guide employees in sustained engagement with wellness tools and initiatives.

Educate employees on available wellness resources and benefits and support informed participation aligned with individual wellness interests and fitness goals.

Onsite & Virtual Support Plan and conduct scheduled onsite wellness visits and fitness assessment services at assigned client locations.

Perform non‑diagnostic wellness and fitness assessments, which may include: blood pressure screening, functional movement or fitness assessments, grip strength testing, body composition or aerobic fitness assessments (as program approved) and office ergonomic assessments.

Conduct preventative EKG monitored treadmill exercise tests (e.g., graded exercise or submaximal protocols).Monitor participants during exercise testing for physiological response and signs/symptoms requiring test termination or escalation per protocol.

Ensure proper equipment setup, calibration, cleaning/health & safety infection protocols and documentation for all fitness and exercise testing activities.

Coordinate scheduling, participant preparation, informed consent processes, and post test education per established guidelines.

Provide evidence informed fitness and lifestyle education based on assessment results and refer participants to appropriate clinical, benefits, or wellness resources when needs exceed role scope.

Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement Track and analyze participation, engagement trends, and utilization data using established reporting platforms.

Evaluate wellness program effectiveness based on engagement metrics, participant feedback, and client defined objectives.

Develop summaries and insights for wellness leadership and client stakeholders to support decision making and program optimization.

Identify opportunities for program enhancements, outreach improvements, or workflow efficiencies and recommend solutions.

Collaboration, Compliance & Professional Practice Collaborate with regional and national wellness team members to ensure consistent service delivery and alignment with organizational standards.

Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all employee and client interactions.

Ensure wellness initiatives align with applicable…