Senior Specialist, Wellness And Fitness Center

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
The primary responsibility of this role is to create, plan, and coordinate wellness activities. The role is responsible to maximize engagement with Abbott resources, facilitate behavior change, reduce health risks and improve well-being, and motivate positive lifestyle choices in our population.
Main Responsibilities

• Interacts with all Grade Levels and positions at Abbott.
• Coordinate wellness activities and campaigns.
• Oversee the daily operations of the Lake County Fitness Center and Sports and Activities including but not limited to enforcement of policies, procedures and standards, budgeting and proper account for services, managing the facility, and supervising staff.
• Lead and engage in various projects that support the Lake County Fitness Center, Sports and Activities and overall wellness.
• Oversee vendors for multiple wellness programs.
• Project manage programs, which includes developing, managing, and executing project plans, managing project resources and budgets, developing communication campaigns, and seeing projects through to completion.
• Continuously collect, analyze, and interpret data and feedback in order to make actionable recommendations to programs.
• Coordinate multi-functional wellness team to foster engagement in wellness resources.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree. degree in a health or fitness sciences field required. Individuals with additional accreditations signifying technical and operational expertise in one or more aspects of health promotion or fitness are preferred.
• Masters degree an asset.

Experience/Background
Basic Qualifications:

• Able to multi-task and work in an environment with multiple deadlines.
• Five to seven years experience in implementing health and wellness programs, preferably in a corporate setting.
• Skilled at creating and developing presentations for senior leaders.
• Able to market programs and resources that result in desired engagement and/or revenue.
• Able to solve problems, taking into account the customer, strategic and operational perspectives.
• Able to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team, with initiative and creativity. Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships with internal partners and vendors.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel
• Excellent marketing and communications skills
• Two or more years in a fitness management position

What We Offer
At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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