Healthy Lifestyle Specialist

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma • Talihina, OK

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Healthy Lifestyle Specialist promotes and conducts programs to provide participants with guidance on a healthy lifestyle. You will report to the Wellness Coordinator. This is a Regular, Full-Time position under the Healthy Lifestyles Department. The schedule is Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm with potential for evenings and/or weekends during departmental events. The starting pay is between $23-$24 per hour, with weekly earned wage access as an option.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Current fitness or exercise certification such as Personal Trainer or Physical Fitness Specialist from an accredited institution within 6 months.
• Competence in operating Jaguar Timing system within 12 months
• Youth fitness or motivational interviewing certification within 12 months

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement exercise and group fitness programs for a variety of populations including active aging and youth.
• Enter participants into database, monitor and record event participation and enrollment for the P.A.C.E program.
• Screen individual’s medical and current health status to identify major health risk factors.
• Service as the primary race timer using the Jaguar Lite Race Timing System for run and walk events hosted by the Healthy Lifestyles department.
• Administer biometric test and counsel individuals on results from In-Body 270 Body Composition Analyzer and the use of exercise equipment.
• Conduct physical activities within the Choctaw Nation such as employee tournaments, fitness challenges, youth camps, school wellness programs, educational events, and health fairs.
• Travel to different areas for events and programs, including those held on weekends and evenings.
• Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED