This position will require Saturday and Sunday availability.

Must be able to work weekends.

We are currently looking for a(n) Physical Activity Specialist I - Public Health and Wellness located at the Gymnasium Markoma.

JOB SUMMARY

Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and organizes physical activity and health promotion programs for individual, groups, and community needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Routine duties shall include providing health care services to individuals eligible for services in accordance with the self-governance compact and funding agreement between the Cherokee Nation and the United States executed under the authority of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. Assesses program participants needs for physical activity, nutrition, and health promotion. Plans and conducts effective physical activity and health promotion programs for program participants and community members. Communicates physical activity, nutrition education, and health promotion-related needs and concerns to community members. Conducts lifestyle classes with program participants on an individual and group basis. Guides and supports program participants in the process of self-management. Evaluates the effectiveness of the health promotion program provided to participants and the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES: The level of responsibility/accountability required to accomplish the essential duties of this job is as follows.

Heavy (Sets work procedures, priorities, levels of responsibility and objectives.)

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT
One-year certification from college or technical school in Physical Education, Health Education or related field; or 1-1/2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
No additional experience required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets the requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating. The person that fills this position will be traveling within the community to teach and facilitate physical fitness activities.

Prefer a certified Physical Fitness Specialist or Nationally-Recognized Training Certification.

Must be currently certified in CPR and maintain throughout employment.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).

Must meet and maintain periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.