Health Promotion Technician - Fort Riley

Aleknagik Technology • Fort Riley, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Aleknagik Technology, LLC is seeking a Health Promotion Technician to support the Armed Forces Wellness Center (AFWC) at Fort Riley. The Health Promotion Technician reports to the AFWC Director/Lead Health Educator and works as a team member in a dynamic group that delivers primary prevention services to improve health and build readiness. This role targets behaviorally modifiable factors that can lead to chronic disease, injury, and performance issues. The technician will participate in providing six core programs: health assessment review, physical fitness, healthy nutrition, stress management, general wellness education, and tobacco education, as part of the standardized AFWC program. Responsibilities include supporting the AWC program with tasks such as coordinating community events, scheduling appointments, managing referrals, performing administrative and clerical support, educating clients on the AFWC mission and services, and supporting health educators in biometric screenings. The role also involves conducting basic assessments like health and biometric screenings and instructing health promotion briefs.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in an Allied Health field (exercise science/exercise physiology preferred) from an accredited college or university. Allied Health degrees include, but are not limited to, health promotion, health education, exercise science, nutrition science, etc.
• Current AHA BLS certification required
• Proficient in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel
• 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

• Manage center schedules using Microsoft Office Suite and military medical record systems
• Coordinates community outreach events.
• Schedules appointments, manages referrals, performs administrative and clerical support tasks.
• Conducts basic assessments such as health and biometric screenings.
• Coordinates and conducts on-site unit level health promotion briefings using standardized presentations.
• Performs data entry for all automated systems currently utilized by the medical treatment facility.
• Assists the AFWC Director with equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level