Health Educator & Wellness Coach

Aleknagik Technology; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aleknagik Technology, LLC is seeking a Health Educator to support the Armed Forces Wellness Center at Fort Eisenhower. The role focuses on primary prevention, health assessment, fitness, nutrition, stress management, and tobacco education, delivering six core AFWC programs.

The Health Educator will conduct health promotion programs, perform fitness testing with advanced tech, coach individuals and groups, and ensure accurate data collection, collaborating with community agencies to fulfill AFWC

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Allied Health field (exercise science/exercise physiology preferred) from an accredited college or university.
• Maintains one or more nationally recognized credentials (ACSM, NASM, NSCA, CHES/MCHES, etc.)
• Current AHA BLS certification required
• Excellent public speaking skills
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment
• U.S. citizenship required
• Must pass a security background check

Responsibilities

• Conducts evidence-based health promotion programs based on behavioral change theories, provides health education to improve health behaviors; uses evaluation tools to measure changes in support of the AFWC program.
• Conducts physical fitness testing and comprehensive health and wellness assessments using advanced technology to include, but not limited to, direct gas exchange, ultrasound body fat, air displacement plethysmography, indirect calorimetry, heart rate variability, etc.
• Conducts both individual and group coaching appointments to apply various behavior change theories and health coaching strategies designed to improve health habits.
• Ensures complete and timely data collection and entry through approved documentation systems.
• Understanding and knowledge of basic health sciences to include anatomy/physiology, basic exercise science, health psychology, basic nutrition, exercise programming, and counseling techniques.
• Assesses, develops, and plans individual and group health education programs in accordance with AFWC standardized program directives.
• Works collaboratively and effectively with other agencies in the community. Handles multiple tasks simultaneously, establishes priorities and works in an organized manner. Must successfully work both independently and as a team member. Understanding of and commitment to further the mission of the AFWC.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Team collaboration

Behavior change theory

Education

4-year Allied Health degree

Job description

Aleknagik Technology, LLC is seeking a Health Educator to support the Armed Forces Wellness Center at Fort Eisenhower. The role focuses on primary prevention, health assessment, fitness, nutrition, stress management, and tobacco education, delivering six core AFWC programs.

The Health Educator will conduct health promotion programs, perform fitness testing with advanced tech, coach individuals and groups, and ensure accurate data collection, collaborating with community agencies to fulfill AFWC