Health Educator

Glacier Support Services • Fort Meade, MD

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About The Position

Glacier Support Services is seeking a Health Educator to support the Armed Forces Wellness Center (AFWC) at Ft. Meade, Maryland. Reporting to the AFWC Director/Lead Health Educator, the Health Educator works as part of a team delivering primary prevention services designed to improve health and build readiness. The role supports six core AFWC programs: health assessment review, physical fitness, healthy nutrition, stress management, general wellness education, and tobacco education.

The Health Educator conducts evidence-based health promotion and education programs using behavioral change theories and evaluation tools; performs physical fitness testing and comprehensive health and wellness assessments using advanced technology; and provides individual and group coaching. The position also assesses, develops, and plans education programs according to AFWC standardized program directives, maintains timely documentation, and collaborates with community agencies while managing multiple priorities.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in an Allied Health field from an accredited college or university. Allied Health fields include, but are not limited to, health promotion, health education, exercise science, and nutrition science.
• One or more nationally recognized NCCA credentials, such as ACSM, NASM, NSCA, CHES/MCHES, etc.
• Current AHA BLS certification.
• Excellent public speaking and customer service skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to meet Public Trust requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evidence-based health promotion and education programs using behavioral change theories and evaluation tools to improve and measure health behaviors.
• Conduct physical fitness testing and comprehensive health and wellness assessments using advanced technology.
• Provide individual and group coaching using behavior change theories and health coaching strategies.
• Assess, develop, and plan individual and group health education programs in accordance with AFWC standardized program directives.
• Maintain complete and timely data collection and entry through approved documentation systems.
• Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology, exercise science and programming, health psychology, basic nutrition, and counseling techniques.
• Collaborate effectively with community agencies while managing multiple priorities and working independently and as part of the AFWC team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Discretionary profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time