Health Technician (Fitness)

The Indian Health Service

Chinle (AZ)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 59,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

The Indian Health Service in Chinle, AZ seeks a Health Technician (Fitness) to support health promotion and wellness programs. The incumbent provides health screenings, fitness assessments, and assists in planning and evaluating fitness and disease prevention activities within Chinle Service Unit.

Responsibilities include data collection and reporting, coordinating health education sessions and community events, and providing administrative support to the wellness team.

Qualifications

Transcripts or course list including titles, credits, grades may be submitted; official transcripts required later.
Foreign education may require a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.

Responsibilities

Conducts health screenings and fitness assessments (blood pressure, pulse, glucose, other indicators).
Assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating fitness, wellness, and disease prevention programs.

Job description

Department: Department of Health and Human Services

The incumbent provides comprehensive exercise and fitness education, individual and group instruction, client monitoring and program coordination. This position is located within Chinle Service Unit, Division of Public Health, Health Promotion, Wellness Center in Chinle, AZ. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Key Responsibilities

Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Health Technician Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Conducts health screenings and fitness assessments, including measuring blood pressure, pulse, blood glucose levels, and other health indicators as required. Assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating fitness, wellness, and disease prevention programs.

Collects, enters, organizes, and reports program data to support evaluation, quality improvement, and compliance with established procedures. Assists with coordinating health education sessions, exercise activities, community outreach events, and wellness programs. Monitors participants' progress, documents assessment results, and maintains accurate health, fitness, and program records.

Provides administrative and operational support, including scheduling activities, maintaining supplies, preparing reports, and assisting program staff.

Requirements & Education

If you are substituting education for experience; You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $40736 – $59031/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-04.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.