WELLNESS EDUCATOR, NF-03/RFT, CAMP FOSTER

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

1. Knowledge of the basic principles of health and wellness through a four-year undergraduate program in an accredited college or university.  Degree  must be in one of the following fields: Public Health (2) Health Promotion (3) Health Education (4) School of Health (5) Community Health (6) Dietetics (7) Food and Nutrition (8) Nutrition Sciences (9) Community Nutrition (10) Public Health Nutrition (11) Human Nutrition (12) Exercise Science (13) Exercise Physiology (14) Kinesiology (15) Human Performance (16) Nursing.
2. Minimum one year of experience in public health field that demonstrated the ability to apply the principle of said field.
3. Shall possess or be eligible to take one of the following certifications within 6 months of hire: (1) Certified Health Education Specialist (NCHEC) (2) or the Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist (ACSM)
4. Experience in teaching subject matters related to Health and Wellness.  
5. Currently certified in First Aid, CPR, AED, or be certified upon hire.
6. Must be able to obtain a Tobacco Cessation Facilitator certification within 6 months of hire.
7. Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries and State Criminal History Repository Check (Tier 1) with Childcare background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to conduct clinics and seminars in specialty areas of health, wellness and fitness to include nutrition, behavior modification, exercise, and other lifestyle strategies.
2. Knowledge of health-related equipment and programs.  Experience in computer health and fitness systems and software programs.
3. Knowledgeable in the operation of ordinary office equipment such as computers, copy machines, and computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc.
4. Familiar and knowledgeable in the operation of health-related equipment such as cholesterol, blood glucose, and blood pressure monitoring devices, bio-impedance body composition analyzer, and heart monitors.
5. Ability to articulate effectively both orally and in writing.

This activity is a drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.