Wellness Educator/Instructor

SwedishAmerican Hospital

Location: Rockford, IL 61101, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 – Business and Financial Operations
Posted: Thursday, 06 August 2026
Valid Through: Saturday, 05 September 2026

Job Description

SwedishAmerican Hospital is hiring a Wellness Educator/Instructor in Rockford, IL. This is a full-time position.

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, Mon - Fri 7: 30a-4: 00; occasionally early or late start times (example 6: 00a- 2: 30p or 9: 30a-6: 00p), you will work at UW Health Swedish American Hospital 1401 E State St.

Additional components of compensation may include:

Evening, night, and weekend shift differential

Overtime

On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance

• Annual wellness reimbursement

• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids

• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!

• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development

• Strong shared governance structure

• Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree Required
  • Preferred degree to be in a related healthcare field (exercise physiology, dietician, nursing or other pertinent health care field). Preferred


Work Experience

  • At least 2 years teaching or coaching experience or equivalent in the field of diet/nutrition or exercise. Preferred
  • Experience with individual and group health risk evaluations or testing. Preferred
  • Possess experience in creating and introducing new plans with attention to detail and functionality and outcome measurements. Required


Licenses & Certifications

  • Licensed Dietician, Registered Dietician Nutritionist, or NETA - National Exercise Trainers Association Wellness Coaching Certification required. Required
  • NETA, ACE, or ASFA certified group fitness instructor certification or RYT 200 certification from a Yoga Alliance accredited school. Required
  • Basic Life Support/CPR Certification within 3 months of employment. Required


Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Description

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Education Requirements

high school

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Benefits

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