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Fitness and Health Specialist (Metro Transit Police Department and Metro Transit focus)

Metropolitan Council
$75,774.40 - $122,990.40 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement plan, pension
United States, Minnesota, Saint Paul
390 Robert Street North (Show on map)
Apr 15, 2026
WHO WE ARE We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website. We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Fit For Life, the Met Council's employee wellness program, supports employees' health and wellbeing in many ways. We want employees to bring their full, whole selves to work, home, and everywhere they go. We offer attainable, relevant, and whole-life centered programs that are grounded in health equity, inclusion, self-care and building connections. We've been building a culture of health through offering an equitable, inclusive and voluntary wellness program where employees feel a sense of belonging since 1986! We provide innovative programs like: Parent and caregiver support classes Body inclusivity and weight neutral approach Trauma-informed emotional health classes and multi-week trainings Financial well-being resources No-cost consults with a registered dietitian Two onsite Well@Work health care clinics and virtual physical therapy (at no cost to employees and dependents on our medical plans) Job-specific health skills trainings and workshops We also have the classic offerings you'd expect like: Resiliency programs Fitness rooms and classes Health coaching Chronic disease prevention programs Activity campaigns Worksite gardens Cooking education classes Healthy vending options These are just some of the ways we support the emotional and physical wellness of our employees. How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region: The Fitness and Health Specialist will provide support of the overall employee wellness program, Fit For Life, through direct wellness services (health and wellness education, wellness coaching, fitness consults and classes, etc.), vendor management of select services, communication of program offerings, and oversight of fitness rooms. The objective is to improve employees' health and wellbeing with specific emphasis on our Metro Transit and Metro Transit Police Department employees. This posting will establish a six (6) month eligibility pool for current and future openings. What you would do in this job Communicate and implement Fit For Life's offerings and support employee awareness through on-site service, drafting bi-weekly newsletter articles; updating internal websites, digital communication, and utilizing Microsoft Teams; monitoring the program's email inbox; coordinating calendar invitations for program events; and creating and updating program marketing materials Collaborate with internal stakeholders and work groups on special topic areas such as our Employee Resource Groups, Metro Transit's Great Workplace Project, and other special requests from Metro Transit departments Assist with wellness vendor selection, coordination, and vendor service implementation Develop relationships with Metro Transit worksites across the region Project management of new programming, and development and delivery of customized health training content for Metro Transit and Metro Transit Police Department, with emphasis on: Self-care with a specific emphasis on stress management, mental wellbeing, and resiliency. Stress management after care for those who are involved in stressful situations and/ or post critical incident types of calls; understanding of the physical responses that are normal reactions to critical incidents. Lead onsite stretching sessions as requested that are designed toward first responders with gear. Lead individual fitness consults and programming. Oversee the 15+ unstaffed fitness rooms across worksites and requests relating to these rooms Assist with the evaluation and assessment of various Fit For Life program offerings Co-lead the Fit For Life Wellness Champion/volunteer site representative group What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications) Any of the following combinations in completed education (degree field of study in exercise science; kinesiology; health promotion and wellness; health education; public health; or related field) and experience (in employee wellness or disease management programming; personal training or group training; health coaching or education; health equity; occupational health and safety; or related field): High school diploma/GED with six years of experience Associate degree with four years of experience Bachelor's degree with two years of experience Master's degree (no experience required) Also, required certification in CPR/AED and First Aid or ability to obtain them within first six months of employment. What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications): A Bachelor's or higher degree in exercise science, kinesiology, health promotion and wellness, health education, public health, or related field. Five or more years of work experience in employee wellness or disease management programming; personal training or group training; health coaching or education; health equity; occupational health and safety; or related field. Work experience creating, designing, delivering, implementing, and evaluating health improvement management programs using a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) lens. Project management and coordination work experience. Law enforcement and/or public sector wellbeing support work experience. Experience working in an organization with multiple, distinct divisions with overlapping functions and responsibilities. Experience working with diverse populations. Work experience leading or co-leading presentations both in person and virtually. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams; various virtual meeting platforms; and basic web publishing. Certifications in one or more of the following: Worksite Wellness Specialist Certificate or Certified Wellness Practitioner (Wellness Alliance), DEIB certifications, health equity certifications, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), American Council on Exercise (ACE), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Certified Diabetes Educator, Board Certified Health Coach, Intrinsic Coaching, Motivational Interviewing or related certification. What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job: Knowledge of population health improvement principals and theories including assessment and evaluation. Knowledge of voluntary health program planning and development. Skills in personal training and group fitness practices. Ability to communicate with and present to employees at all levels in an engaging, easy to follow manner. Ability to demonstrate initiative, creativity, and innovation in developing health programs. Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision. Knowledge of Social Determinants of Health. Knowledge of Health at Every Size (HAES) principles. Knowledge of behavior change theory, worksite health, and organizational change principles. Knowledge of health coaching techniques or health education strategies. Ability to gather and interpret data for preparing summary reports and presentations. Ability to perform bioelectrical impedance testing, and interpret and explain results. Ability to promote an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values culture and diversity among all employees. What you can expect from us: We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area. We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement. We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance. More about why you should join us! Additional information Union/Grade: AFSCME / Grade F FLSA Status: Non-exempt Safety Sensitive: No What your work environment would be: You would perform your work in a standard office and law enforcement setting. This role is in person across multiple Metro Transit worksites across the Twin Cities region, with flexible shift hours based on organizational needs typically falling between 6am-6pm. What steps the recruitment process involves: We review your minimum qualifications. We rate your education and experience. We conduct a structured panel interview. We conduct a selection interview. Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then: If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation. If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position. IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration. The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us.