Injury Prevention Professional (part-time)

HealthFitness•Bath, ME

7d•$29 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, is a leader in providing fitness solutions that engage and connect people both on-site and online, to create a strong community of health. Our work focuses on creating meaningful connections with each of our participants to help them move forward. We foster each individual’s journey by creating communities of health within the organizations we serve – so that everyone is supported. As an employee of HealthFitness you will enjoy a variety of health and financial benefits and receive competitive pay. We provide personal and professional support, training and development and flexible employment opportunities. About the role Help Keep Employees Safe, Healthy, and Performing Their Best! If you’re passionate about improving the health and well-being of others and believe in creating a positive impact in the workplace, we invite you to explore this opportunity with HealthFitness. We are seeking an Injury Prevention Professional to support our client sites in Lewiston and Bath, Maine. In this role, you'll help implement programs focused on injury prevention, employee wellness, physical conditioning, and education that support a safer and healthier workforce. This position offers a flexible schedule of 8 hours per week in Lewiston, Maine, with additional on-call, as-needed coverage in Bath, Maine.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Athletic Training, or Exercise Science or other related field required.
Current Adult CPR/AED certifications from American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Safety & Health Institute required.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to withstand warm or cold weather to observe work being done outside
Valid driver's license - ability to drive to client locations
Visual acuity to observe and document job functions and biomechanics
Applicants must meet hiring requirements including but not limited to pre-employment drug test.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Biomechanics, occupational safety and proficient in exercise prescription preferred.
Personal Training certification from ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NASM, NETA or NSCA a plus.
First Aid certification from American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Safety & Health Institute preferred.
Work experience in a clinical environment (occupational therapy, physical therapy, cardiac rehab, nursing) preferred.
2-3 years’ experience in corporate based health and fitness program preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports the creation and implementation of programs focused on the prevention of work injuries, physical conditioning, and employee education and wellness.
Conducts employee injury prevention programs, education, and training.
Develops exercise programs specific to injury prevention and conditioning needs.
Collects and document appropriate program data to support the ROI process.
Develop, promote, and market wellness and general education programs.
Supports employee healthcare teams with job function assessment, incident investigation and care management.
Other duties as needed/assigned.