Occupation Summary

Fitness and Wellness Coordinators

O*NET 11-9179.01

Description:

Manage or coordinate fitness and wellness programs and services. Manage and train staff of wellness specialists, health educators, or fitness instructors.

Annual Wages:
Unavailable
Employment Rate:
Employment is expected to increase by %.
Education Level:
Master's Degree. According to O*Net, the majority of people employed in this occupation have this level of education.
Endorsement:
Business and Industry

  1. Track attendance, participation, or performance data related to wellness events.
  2. Provide individual support or counseling in general wellness or nutrition.
  3. Maintain or arrange for maintenance of fitness equipment or facilities.
  4. Develop marketing campaigns to promote a healthy lifestyle or participation in fitness or wellness programs.
  5. Conduct needs assessments or surveys to determine interest in, or satisfaction with, wellness and fitness programs, events, or services.
  6. Teach fitness classes to improve strength, flexibility, cardiovascular conditioning, or general fitness of participants.
  7. Select or supervise contractors, such as event hosts or health, fitness, and wellness practitioners.
  8. Respond to customer, public, or media requests for information about wellness programs or services.
  9. Recommend or approve new program or service offerings to promote wellness and fitness, produce revenues, or minimize costs.
  10. Prepare or implement budgets and strategic, operational, purchasing, or maintenance plans.
  11. Organize and oversee health screenings or other preventive measures, such as mammography, blood pressure, or cholesterol screenings or flu vaccinations.
  12. Organize and oversee events such as organized runs or walks.
  13. Demonstrate proper operation of fitness equipment, such as resistance machines, cardio machines, free weights, or fitness assessment devices.
  14. Manage or oversee fitness or recreation facilities, ensuring safe and clean facilities and equipment.
  15. Maintain wellness- and fitness-related schedules, records, or reports.
  16. Conduct or facilitate training sessions or seminars for wellness and fitness staff.
  17. Develop fitness or wellness classes, such as yoga, aerobics, strength training, or aquatics, ensuring a diversity of class offerings.
  18. Supervise fitness or wellness specialists, such as fitness instructors, nutritionists, or health educators.
  19. Develop or coordinate fitness and wellness programs or services.
  20. Interpret insurance data or Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) data to develop programs that address specific needs of target populations.
  21. Organize and oversee fitness or wellness programs, such as information presentations, blood drives, or training in first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
  22. Track cost-containment strategies and programs to evaluate effectiveness.
  23. Use computer skills and software to manage Web sites or databases, publish newsletters, or provide webinars.
  24. Evaluate fitness and wellness programs to determine their effectiveness.


National Industry Employment Patterns


Industry % of Fitness and Wellness Coordinators employed Annual Growth Rate
Personal care services 12.6 0.99
Other amusement and recreation industries 6.9 1.18
Traveler accommodation 3.6 1.18


Labor Market Information






TEXAS COUNTY MAP BY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AREA
Region Employment Projected Employment 2032 Projected
Annual Openings 2032
Annual
Growth Rate
Average Income
Texas (all regions) Unavailable Unavailable Unavailable Unavailable Unavailable
* Due to confidentiality rules, not all regions may have the data displayed. The sum of all the regions may not be equal to the state total.


Top 10 Relevant Knowledge Areas Relevant Importance Levels
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
85.40%
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
83.00%
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
80.00%
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
70.40%
Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
67.60%
Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
67.00%
Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
66.20%
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
63.20%
Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
60.80%
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
59.20%


Top 10 Relevant Skill Areas Relevant Importance Levels
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
77.60%
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
75.00%
Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
75.00%
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
75.00%
Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people.
75.00%
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
72.40%
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
72.40%
Management of Personnel Resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
70.00%
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
70.00%
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
67.60%


Top 10 Relevant Abilities Relevant Importance Levels
Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
80.00%
Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
80.00%
Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
80.00%
Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
77.60%
Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
75.00%
Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
75.00%
Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
75.00%
Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
75.00%
Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
72.40%
Information Ordering
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
72.40%


  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
    -- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  • Training and Teaching Others
    -- Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
  • Scheduling Work and Activities
    -- Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  • Coaching and Developing Others
    -- Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
    -- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Other Activities


  • Independence
    - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
  • Relationships
    - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.



Tools

Bodyweight measuring scales: Weight measurement scales;

Cross trainers: Elliptical trainers;

Electronic blood pressure units: Automatic blood pressure cuffs;

Fitness weights: Free weights;

Laser printers: Computer laser printers;

Lower body resistance machines: Lower body weight machines;

Mercury blood pressure units: Manual blood pressure cuffs;

Mobile medical services automated external defibrillators AED or hard paddles: Automated external defibrillators AED;

Mobile medical services first aid kits: Emergency medical aid kits;

Notebook computers: Laptop computers;

Patient height rulers: Height measurement rulers;

Personal computers: Personal computers;

Skinfold calipers: Body fat calipers;

Stationary bicycles: Stationary exercise bicycles;

Tape measures: Measuring tapes;

Teleconference equipment: Teleconferencing equipment;

Treadmills: Exercise treadmills;

Upper body resistance machines: Upper body weight machines;


Technology

Calendar and scheduling software: Work scheduling software;

Data base user interface and query software: Airtable; MicroFit HealthWizard;

Desktop publishing software: Microsoft Publisher;

Document management software: Adobe Acrobat;

Electronic mail software: Microsoft Outlook; Email software;

Human resources software: Oracle HRIS;

Internet browser software: Web browser software;

Office suite software: Google Workspace software; Microsoft Office software;

Operating system software: Microsoft Windows;

Presentation software: Microsoft PowerPoint;

Spreadsheet software: Microsoft Excel;

Time accounting software: Payroll software;

Word processing software: Microsoft Word;


Related O*NET occupational titles for Fitness and Wellness Coordinators include:
  • 21-1094.00 Community Health Workers
  • 29-1031.00 Dietitians and Nutritionists
  • 29-1128.00 Exercise Physiologists
  • 39-9031.00 Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
  • 21-1091.00 Health Education Specialists
  • 29-1125.00 Recreational Therapists
  • 21-1015.00 Rehabilitation Counselors
  • 11-9151.00 Social and Community Service Managers
  • 11-3131.00 Training and Development Managers
  • 13-1151.00 Training and Development Specialists


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** The information in this report may be derived from many sources like O*NET, BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics), OOH (Occupational Outlook Handbook), and Career One Stop.