Position Summary
We are seeking a knowledgeable and compassionate Virtual Holistic Nutrition Professional to provide personalized nutrition counseling and support to clients through online platforms. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in holistic health practices, incorporating a whole-body approach to wellness that includes nutrition, lifestyle, and emotional well-being. You will work one-on-one with clients to help them achieve their health goals through customized dietary plans and holistic lifestyle adjustments while supporting their overall physical, mental, and emotional health.
Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities
1. Conduct Initial Assessments: Evaluate clients' health status, dietary habits, and wellness goals through virtual consultations.
2. Develop Personalized Nutrition Plans: Create individualized meal plans and recommendations based on clients’ specific health needs, preferences, and goals.
3. Holistic Wellness Counseling: Offer advice on balancing nutrition with other holistic health practices such as mindfulness, stress reduction, exercise, and sleep hygiene.
4. Monitor Client Progress: Regularly check in with clients to assess their progress, adjust plans as necessary, and provide motivation and support.
5. Collaboration: Work with other health professionals such as fitness trainers, mental health counselors, or naturopathic doctors as needed to ensure a multidisciplinary approach.
6. Client Follow-ups: Maintain detailed client records, follow-up schedules, and track changes in clients' health and wellbeing.
7. Stay Informed: Keep up with the latest trends and research in holistic nutrition, wellness practices, and food science to provide up-to-date advice.
Compliance & Ethics: Adhere to health regulations and ethical standards in all client interactions and recommendations.
8. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Loyola Marymount University Expectations
Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.
Requisite Qualifications
• Typically a High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Certification in Holistic Nutrition or a related field (e.g., Integrative Nutrition, Natural Health).
• Proven experience in nutrition counseling or holistic health coaching, preferably in a virtual setting.
• Strong knowledge of holistic wellness practices, including whole foods, supplements, and lifestyle factors affecting health.
• Typically 5 – 10 years instructional experience preferred.
• Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral) evidenced by background in preparing comprehensive reports and demonstrated staff training and development sessions.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.
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ONLY INCORPORATE PHYSICAL, WORK ENVIRONMENT, AND/OR MENTAL DEMANDS LANGUAGE WHEN STATED JOB REQUIREMENTS IMPACT ABILITY TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES.
FOR EXAMPLE: CUSTODIAL OR MULTI-CRAFTSMENT POSITIONS, POSITIONS REQUIRING PHYSICAL DEMANDS, POSITIONS REQUIRING EXTRAORDINARY CONCENTRATION AND/OR FINE MOTOR SKILL.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Constantly required to sit, feel, use finger movement, speak clearly, hear conversation, see near and far. Frequently required to stand and walk. Occasionally required to lift, carry and push up to 25 lbs., stoop, kneel, reach high and low, use depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is normal.
MENTAL DEMANDS: Mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequent calculating, interrupted work, variety of interrelated tasks, sustained concentration, use of reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity.
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Staff Per-Diem (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)
Salary range
$0.00 - $25.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)
