Recovery Fitness and Recovery Services Coordinator
About The Position
The Recovery Fitness and Recovery Services Coordinator supports both the Many Roads to Recovery (RCO) Project and the Fitness and Nutrition (FAN) Program by coordinating wellness, fitness, nutrition, recovery support, community engagement, and culturally grounded programming for Native individuals and families. This position develops, implements, and facilitates activities that promote healthy lifestyles, support long-term recovery, strengthen community connections, and address health disparities affecting American Indian communities, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and other chronic health conditions. The ideal candidate will have experience in community-based wellness programming, recovery support services, health promotion, and working collaboratively within the American Indian community.
Requirements
- Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred in Health Education, Public Health, Exercise Science, Nutrition, Human Services, Social Work, or a related field.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience working in a physical activity, fitness, wellness, recreation, or health promotion environment.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience working with the American Indian community.
- Understanding of health disparities affecting American Indian populations, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and related health conditions.
- Experience working with individuals and families affected by substance use disorders and recovery services.
- Strong written, verbal, facilitation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and participant data.
- Successful completion of a criminal background check.
Nice To Haves
- Peer Recovery Coach Certification or willingness to obtain certification.
- Experience coordinating community programs, wellness activities, or special events.
- Fitness, nutrition, health coaching, or wellness certification.
- Knowledge of culturally based healing and wellness practices.
- Experience working with grant-funded programs and outcome reporting requirements.
Responsibilities
- Plan and facilitate weekly wellness, fitness, and nutrition groups for individuals participating in recovery services.
- Provide education on physical activity, healthy nutrition, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyle practices.
- Develop culturally responsive wellness activities that support recovery, healing, and overall well-being.
- Collaborate with contracted instructors, health educators, and community partners to provide specialized programming.
- Encourage participation in healthy activities including fitness, recreation, sports, and nutrition education.
- Support Native individuals and families in their recovery journey through wellness-focused programming and community engagement.
- Coordinate and assist with monthly Recovery Fun Nights.
- Assist with quarterly Recovery Powwows and other cultural recovery events.
- Coordinate and support the annual Recognition Feast honoring participant accomplishments and recovery milestones.
- Complete Peer Recovery Coach training and certification, if not already certified.
- Assist with activities in the MAIC fitness center and gymnasium.
- Ensure a safe, welcoming, and culturally supportive environment for participants.
- Collaborate with MAIC administration regarding facility use, safety procedures, and security plans.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with community agencies, health providers, treatment programs, and recovery organizations.
- Connect participants with resources that support recovery, health, and wellness goals.
- Participate in community outreach, engagement, and recruitment activities.
- Represent MAIC at community events, meetings, and partner gatherings as needed.
- Collect, monitor, and report participant attendance, participation, and program outcomes.
- Maintain accurate records, files, and documentation required by funders.
- Attend grantee meetings, trainings, and funder-required meetings.
- Assist with grant reporting, program evaluation, and outcome tracking.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
