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