Wellness Coordinator

Join America’s favorite family bakery since 1934—home of Little Debbie®, Drake’s® Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery® Granola Bars. Work with legacy brands that bring smiles to faces nationwide, including yours. You’ll experience a culture committed to work-life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings. Enjoy profit sharing, long-term job security, and a range of exciting career paths. When you join McKee Foods, you’ll discover a better way to live and work.

Pay

Salaried grade 3, 4 or 5
$56,500 - $73,400 / year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Actual salaries may vary and in some cases may be higher with extensive experience and strong performance.

Exempt

Schedule

1st Shift (Monday – Friday, hours will vary (40 hours per week) with availability needed 5:30 a.m.-7 p.m.) 

On-site

Location

10260 McKee Road Collegedale, TN 37315

Job Summary

The Wellness Coordinator I supports employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being by designing, implementing, and managing programs that promote healthy lifestyles and prevent illness. This role focuses on encouraging participation in wellness initiatives, coordinating wellness-related events, and maintaining data to track progress toward company-wide health goals. You will work collaboratively with healthcare providers, HR, and management to align wellness strategies with overall employee health and productivity objectives.

Primary Responsibilities: 

Group Fitness Facilitation: Lead dynamic, safe, and engaging group fitness classes for participants. Experience instructing or holding certifications in Barre, Pilates, or Pump modalities is highly desirable

1-on-1 Health Coaching:

• Deliver telephonic and periodic in-person health coaching sessions to educate, motivate, and empower participants toward achieving sustainable metabolic health goals
• Counsel participants on evidence-based nutrition, physical activity, and healthy lifestyle habits to improve overall quality of life

Program Management & Evaluation:

• Assess individual health needs to design, execute, and evaluate customized metabolic health action plans
• Conduct structured follow-up evaluations to track participant progress, measure program effectiveness, and maintain high engagement and retention

Promotion & Outreach:

• Develop and participate in promotional campaigns, events, and educational initiatives to drive program visibility, enrollment, and active participation

Required Qualifications

• Two years of college or equivalent experience (2 years' experience = one year education) 
• Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) or Certified Group Fitness Instructor OR ability to obtain one of the above within the first year of employment 
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office and wellness tracking systems
• Understanding of fitness, nutrition, behavioral health principles, and wellness program administration

Preferred Qualifications

• At least three years’ related experience
• Advanced Training: NBHWC (National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach), Precision Nutrition Certification, or equivalent Wellness Coach Certification
• Key Expertise: Familiarity with HIPAA regulations, health coaching, biometric screening coordination, or employee wellness analytics

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Profit-sharing cash bonus program
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• 25 days Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
• Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• Supplemental plans, including life insurance
• Fully-paid parental leave
• Health Center and Pharmacy
• Mental wellness counseling (on-site in TN, virtual elsewhere)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Credit Union
• Exercise and recreation facility
• Wellness programs with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits (company-paid)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer