Physical Activity Specialist I, II, III or IV

Cherokee Nation

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Catoosa, Oklahoma

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Physical Activity Specialist assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and organizes physical activity and health promotion programs for individuals, groups, and community needs. This role involves traveling within the community to teach and facilitate physical fitness activities.

Qualifications

You have a certification from college or technical school in Physical Education, Health Education, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. You are proficient in database, design, spreadsheet, and word processing software and possess a valid driver's license.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Physical Education

Health Education

CPR certification

Database software

Design software

Spreadsheet software

Word Processing software

Job Description

Overview

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


Qualifications

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.

COMPUTER SKILLS 

An individual should have knowledge of Database software, Design software, Spreadsheet software, Word Processing software.

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 certified in CPR within 90 days of hire 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

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

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.

Cherokee Nation

The Cherokee Nation is a sovereign tribal government, the largest in the United States with more than 450,000 tribal citizens around the world. Working at the Cherokee Nation means working in the spirit of gadugi – it’s how we say working together. As a work family, we’re committed to protecting our inherent sovereignty; preserving and promoting Cherokee culture, language and values; and improving the quality of life for the next seven generations of Cherokee Nation citizens. With 11,000+ employees, Cherokee Nation and its subsidiaries are among the largest employers in northeastern Oklahoma. We’re always looking for the next healthcare heroes, classroom leaders, Cherokee language warriors, social services champions, retail experts, law enforcement protectors, construction connoisseurs and so much more. Explore career opportunities with our tribe at cherokeenationjobs.org and follow our page to learn more about the employees who serve the Cherokee people.
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