How to hire an assistant director of nutrition and wellness programs

How to hire an assistant director of nutrition and wellness programs, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant director of nutrition and wellness programs hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an assistant director of nutrition and wellness programs job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant director of nutrition and wellness programs
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an assistant director of nutrition and wellness programs, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   An assistant director of nutrition and wellness programs's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, assistant directors of nutrition and wellness programs from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of assistant directors of nutrition and wellness programs and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Assistant Director Of Nutrition And Wellness Programs	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant Director Of Nutrition And Wellness Programs	Health educators teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. They develop and implement strategies to improve the health of individuals and communities... Show more	$21-63
   Lay Health Advocate	A lay health advocate helps the patients prepare for medical appointments, update and organize physicians' information. After the medical appointments, a lay health advocate offers follow-up care services by monitoring patient conditions and ensuring they follow all treatment recommendations... Show more	$12-21
   Community Health Representative	A community health representative is responsible for determining the health concerns of the community people and coordinating with officials and organizations to address these needs. Community health representatives facilitate health programs and activities within the community, implementing quality health services to maintain the welfare and stability of the citizens... Show more	$12-23

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Corporate Wellness Programs
   • Health Education Programs
   • Mental Health

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and monitor daily operational duties of full service dining room for patients including creating and maintaining department budget.
   • Implement HACCP guidelines for all locations, ensuring the safety and quality of food deliver to on-site and community-base satellite operations.
   • Provide behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your assistant director of nutrition and wellness programs job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An assistant director of nutrition and wellness programs can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, assistant directors of nutrition and wellness programs' average salary in hawaii is 57% less than in rhode island.
   • Seniority. Entry-level assistant directors of nutrition and wellness programs 67% less than senior-level assistant directors of nutrition and wellness programs.
   • Certifications. An assistant director of nutrition and wellness programs with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an assistant director of nutrition and wellness programs's salary.

   Average assistant director of nutrition and wellness programs salary

   $77,323yearly

   $37.17 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assistant director of nutrition and wellness programs salary

   $44,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 29, 2025

4. Writing an assistant director of nutrition and wellness programs job description

   An assistant director of nutrition and wellness programs job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an assistant director of nutrition and wellness programs job description:

   Assistant director of nutrition and wellness programs job description example

   For over 50 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) has provided affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to all San Diegans. With more than 2,500 employees spread throughout more than 50 sites around the county, FHCSD is proud of the diversity of its staff as a reflection of the communities it serves.
   
   The reward of working at FHCSD is more than a paycheck and excellent benefits; it is the impact and contribution to the San Diego community that employees value most. If you are passionate about improving the overall health and livelihood of your community, FHCSD is looking for people like you.
   Patient Engagement Specialist II - Promotora
   Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is looking for a Patient Engagement Specialist II - The Promotora provides patient engagement services that promote FHCSD's Healthy Together program, which supports families who have children experiencing obesity and life stressors. In addition, provide social, emotional, and practical support families enrolled in the program.
   
   Responsibilities:
   Provide health education and coaching to families with children experiencing obesity and a high-level of exposure to adverse childhood experiences.Help families problem solve on needs that arise throughout the program or develop practice skills elsewhere Support the provision of 30-60-minute phone-based support calls to families weekly Support up to 2 home visits to families participating in the program.Establish and strengthen community partnerships and referrals for housing, childcare, food banks, employment, education counseling, legal services, and other related services.Develops, identifies, and provides referrals, within and outside of FHCSD, and effectively monitors and tracks such referrals.Is an effective, productive, and collegial team member.Written work (such as plans, flyers, reports, etc.) is accurate and timely. Effectively uses computer resources available as required to meet organization's demands.Grant funded program; continuation of employment is dependent upon availability of and/or renewed funding.Perform other duties as assigned.
   
   Requirements:
   High School diploma or GED equivalent required Meet organizational driver requirements Bilingual, English and Spanish
   
   Rewards:
   Job type: Regular Full TimeCompetitive Salary with Excellent BenefitsRetirement Plan with Employer MatchPaid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid HolidaysMedical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life InsuranceEmployee Discounts and Wellness ProgramsSponsoring Employer with an Equity Investment Company that can assist you with your down payment for purchasing a home
   
   FHCSD was founded by community activists working towards a common goal: caring, affordable, high-quality medical care for all. We are proud to continue this mission today as we provide accessible services to over 210,000 patients across San Diego County. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.
   
   For over 50 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) has provided affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to all San Diegans. With more than 2,500 employees spread over 50 sites around the county, FHCSD is proud of the diversity of its staff as a reflection of the communities it serves.
   The reward of working at FHCSD is more than a paycheck and excellent benefits; it is the impact and contribution to the San Diego community that employees value most. If you are passionate about improving the overall health and livelihood of your community, FHCSD is looking for people like you.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right assistant director of nutrition and wellness programs for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with assistant directors of nutrition and wellness programs they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit assistant directors of nutrition and wellness programs who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

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6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting assistant directors of nutrition and wellness programs requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant director of nutrition and wellness programs

   Once you've found the assistant director of nutrition and wellness programs candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new assistant director of nutrition and wellness programs first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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