Health and Wellness Program Coordinator

Health and Wellness Program Coordinator

Salary

$55,724.00 - $86,377.00 Annually

Location

Frank Evans Building 2401 Wade Avenue, Raleigh, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00691

Department

PRCR - Recreation

Opening Date

10/05/2026

Closing Date

10/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 8:30 am - 5:30 pm. Some nights and weekends required as needed

Hiring Range

$55,724.00 - $71,050.00

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Job Description

Raleigh Parks is seeking a collaborative, organized, and community-focused Health and Wellness Program Coordinator to help translate public health and community wellness priorities into accessible programs and experiences for Raleigh residents. This position plans, develops, implements, manages, and evaluates health and wellness programs delivered through parks, community centers, facilities, and community partnerships. Program areas may include fitness and active living, nutrition and food security, chronic disease prevention, health education and screenings, behavioral and mental wellness, substance use and overdose prevention, community gardens, special events, and other emerging community health priorities. The coordinator also serves as the primary Health and Wellness program coordinator for Glen Eden Pilot Park, the department's Health and Wellness hub, while supporting programs and initiatives throughout Raleigh.

About You:

You are a thoughtful, resourceful professional who enjoys turning ideas into meaningful community experiences. You are comfortable managing multiple priorities, building relationships across organizations, supporting staff and instructors, and using data and community feedback to improve programs. You bring curiosity to your work, ask good questions before jumping to solutions, and are willing to challenge assumptions when a different approach may better serve residents. You value accessibility, inclusion, collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning. You can work independently while knowing when to bring others into the conversation, and you balance innovative thinking with the practical realities of budgets, staffing, facilities, partnerships, and public service.

About Us:

Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources connects people to parks, programs, facilities, experiences, and each other. The Health and Wellness Program area works across Raleigh Parks and with community partners to expand opportunities that support the health and well-being of Raleigh residents. Our work includes community health education, fitness and active living, food security and community gardens, chronic disease prevention, behavioral and mental wellness, substance use and overdose prevention, community partnerships, and other preventive health initiatives. Glen Eden Pilot Park serves as a growing Health and Wellness hub where programs, instructors, partners, and residents can connect through accessible wellness experiences.

Duties and Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Plan, develop, implement, manage, and evaluate inclusive community health and wellness programs, taking assigned initiatives from concept through scheduling, logistics, participant engagement, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary Health and Wellness program coordinator for Glen Eden Pilot Park by coordinating programming, room schedules, rentals, instructor use, customer service, special events, site readiness, safety, and day-to-day operational needs while maintaining a citywide program focus.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with healthcare systems, universities, public health agencies, nonprofit and community-based organizations, and other partners to expand expertise, resources, reach, and collaborative programming.
• Recruit, onboard, schedule, supervise, and support part-time staff and fitness/wellness instructors, and provide day-to-day guidance to interns, practicum students, seasonal staff, volunteers, and other program support personnel.
• Develop evaluation tools; collect and analyze participation, demographic, satisfaction, and outcome information; and use data, research, community feedback, and best practices to improve programs and communicate impact.
• Support the administrative and operational side of the program, including budgets, purchasing and procurement, contracts and invoices, equipment and supplies, grants and sponsorship opportunities, outreach, reports, strategic initiatives, and special projects.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelors Degree in Leisure Activities, Physical Education, Sports/Athletics, Therapeutic Recreation or related field; 1 to 3 years' experience in recreation program/activity and/or special event implementation, marketing, coordinating, or related work

OR

Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted. Knowledge of or experience supporting Mental Health First Aid, Question Persuade Refer, Opioid naloxone/overdose response education, or other relevant community health and wellness training or initiatives are considered equivalent.

Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid NC Class C Drivers License or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

• CPR/AED/First Aid certification or ability to obtain certification within 60 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Health Education/Health Promotion, Community Health, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Recreation Administration, Parks and Recreation, Nutrition, Social Work, or a closely related field.

• 3 years of direct or related experience in community health, fitness, wellness, recreation, or related programming, including at least two years of experience developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating programs for diverse populations

• Experience managing community health, public health, fitness, wellness, recreation, or related programs from planning through evaluation

• Experience developing or managing partnerships with healthcare systems, public health agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, or community-based organizations

• Experience with program evaluation, survey development, performance measurement, data analysis, grant-supported initiatives, or outcome reporting

• Experience supervising or coordinating part-time employees, instructors, interns/practicum students, seasonal staff, or volunteers

• Experience in municipal/local government, parks and recreation, community centers, wellness facilities, or other public-facing environment

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Program and Project Management - Ability to independently organize and manage multiple programs, projects, deadlines, partnerships, and operational priorities from concept through evaluation.
• Community Health and Evidence-Informed Practice - Knowledge of community health, health promotion, wellness, recreation programming, community needs assessment, and evidence-informed approaches.
• Partnership and Community Engagement - Ability to build effective relationships with residents, colleagues, instructors, healthcare providers, universities, nonprofits, public agencies, and other community partners.
• Evaluation and Continuous Improvement - Ability to collect, interpret, and communicate program data; seek community feedback; assess outcomes; and use findings to improve services.
• Supervision, Communication, and Customer Service - Ability to train, schedule, coach, and support staff and instructors; communicate clearly in writing and verbally; navigate conflict professionally; and provide strong public-facing service.
• Equity, Accessibility, Adaptability, and Problem Solving - Ability to consider barriers to participation, apply inclusive and accessible practices, question assumptions, respond resourcefully to changing needs, and adapt based on evidence and learning.

ADA and Other Requirements

Work Environment and Physical Effort:

Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office or similar indoor setting. Employees may occasionally work in an outdoor environment or in a vehicle.

Work Exposures:

Work in this position does not require frequent environmental exposures.

City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employe. accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.

To find out about the Citys benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: https://raleighnc.gov/services/jobs-and-volunteering/pay-and-benefits

The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.

01

Please select your highest level of education completed.

• Some high school
• High school diploma (or GED)
• Some college
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• PhD or other professional degree

02

How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in recreation program/activity and/or special event implementation, marketing, coordinating, or a related field? Knowledge of or experience supporting Mental Health First Aid, Question Persuade Refer, Opioid naloxone/overdose response education, or other relevant community health and wellness training or initiatives will be accepted.

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 4 years
• 4 to less than 5 years
• 5 to less than 6 years
• 6 to less than 7 years
• 7 to less than 8 years
• 8 to less than 9 years
• 9 to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

03

Do you have a valid North Carolina Drivers License Class C or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire?

• Yes, I currently have a valid NC Drivers License.
• I do not currently have a valid NC Drivers License, but I can obtain one within 60 days of hire.
• No, I do not currently have a valid NC Drivers License and NO, I cannot obtain one within 60 days of hire.

04

Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a position?

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered "yes" to being terminated or forced to resign, please provide an explanation and the date.

06

How many years of professional experience do you have developing, coordinating, implementing and or evaluating community health, wellness, fitness, recreation and related programs?

• None
• 0 to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

07

Which of the following health, wellness, and community-based program areas do you have professional, internship, practicum, or substantial volunteer experience in? Select all that apply.

• Fitness, physical activity, and active living
• Nutrition and healthy eating
• Food security and food access
• Chronic disease prevention and management
• Mental and behavioral Wellness
• Substance use, harm reduction, and overdose prevention
• Community gardens, urban agriculture, and food-growing initiatives
• Health education, outreach, and screenings
• Youth health and wellness
• Older adult health and wellness
• Community engagement and outreach
• Community partnership development
• Program planning and implementation
• Program evaluation, data collection, and outcome measurement
• Health equity and reducing barriers to participation
• Inclusive and accessible programming for diverse populations
• Volunteer coordination and community-based service projects
• Staff, instructor, or volunteer training/facilitation
• Parks and recreation-based health and wellness programming
• Grant-funded programs or grant-supported initiatives
• None of the above

08

Which of the following groups have you had direct responsibility for supervising, training, scheduling, coordinating, or providing ongoing work direction or support? Select all that apply.

• Full-time employees
• Part-time employees
• Seasonal or temporary employees
• Contract instructors or independent contractors
• Interns or practicum students
• Volunteers
• Community partners or program facilitators
• None of the above

09

This position requires regular travel between Raleigh Parks locations and occasional evening/weekend work. Are you able to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

10

Briefly describe one health, wellness, recreation, or community-based program, project, or initiative for which you had primary responsibility. What was your role, what decisions were you responsible for, how did you coordinate people or resources, and how did you determine whether the effort was successful? (Maximum 200 words.)

11

Describe a partnership or collaborative initiative you helped develop or manage involving multiple organizations, departments, or community stakeholders. What was your role in building and maintaining the partnership, and how did you navigate differing priorities or expectations?

Required Question

Employer City of Raleigh North Carolina

Address 222 W. Hargett St.

Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601

Website https://raleighnc.gov