Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. is hiring: FITNESS SPECIALIST in Fort

Fort Defiance, Indian Rte 7 & Indian Rte 12, PO Box 649, Fort Defiance, AZ 86504, USA

Closing Date: September 30, 2025 @ 4:00 P.M. (MST)

Salary Range: $26.13 - $32.14/hour

APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID, UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVERS LICENSE

RESUMES AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts fitness consultations and/or information presentation sessions and orients patients who fall within two categories: low risk (undiagnosed or free from chronic disease) and moderate-high risk (multiple risk factors or diagnosed with chronic disease such as diabetes).
• Independently monitors and evaluates the progress of patients, with safety as the number one priority.
• Provides up-to-date exercise education to patients, employees and community members.
• Retrieves and reviews patient's medical, laboratory, and pharmacy history using the Electronic Health Record prior to conducting the initial fitness assessments.
• Conducts clinical exercise prescription, fitness assessments, and patient consultations, and collaborates with healthcare providers in accordance with proper exercise guidelines.
• Able to immediately recognize signs and symptoms of exhaustion, changes in behavior and cognitive ability during physical activity.
• Plans and facilitates group activities and training for clients, staff, and community members to expand services and increase public awareness of chronic disease control and prevention.
• Promotes health and wellness activities via telephone, social media, and internet in addition to other communication options.
• Communicates effectively with medical health providers regarding patient changes in blood glucose levels, subjective limitations or concerns due to exercise and/or appropriate referrals.
• Provides consultation to professional and paraprofessional staff and to other programs at local, tribal, state, and federal levels regarding the effects of exercise on chronic disease.
• Participates in routine records maintenance in compliance with the Privacy Act, HIPAA and FDIHB policies.
• Completes all departmental Quality Monitoring Reports and forms to properly track patient, program and employee progress.
• Plans, designs, and implements clinical programs that target special population groups.
• Utilizes latest fitness research and medical knowledge in providing and evaluating health and fitness services.
• Researches evidence-based programs to implement for patients and community members after receiving approval from direct supervisor.
• Plans, designs, and implements fitness programs and events; establishes community partnerships and collaboration for resources, data collection and evaluation methods.
• Provides a final report for all events, programs, and services provided by FDIHB Wellness Department within a timely manner.
• Ensures effective communication between and among the multi-disciplinary teams to ensure timely and effective completion of event projects or campaigns.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Consults with other members of FDIHB departments regarding clinical application and services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MANDATORY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: No experience required.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Kinesiology and/or related field or equivalent experience
* Completion, or requirement to obtain, within six (6) months of starting employment the following
certifications:
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) or other NCCA accredited Personal Training Certification

Please email current valid insurable driver’s license, high school diploma and college degree or transcripts to Loren.Begay@fdihb.org

NAVAJO/INDIAN PREFERENCE

FDIHB and its facilities are located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally-recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary or secondary preference have been fully considered.

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