Glacier Support Services (GSS) is a health solutions consulting firm supporting military installations and federal agencies nationwide. GSS is seeking a Health Educator to support our ongoing mission at Fort Benning, GA.
The Health Educator reports to the Armed Forces Wellness Center (AFWC) Director/Lead Health Educator and works as part of a team delivering primary prevention services designed to improve health and readiness.
This position supports six core AFWC programs: health assessment review, physical fitness, healthy nutrition, stress management, general wellness education, and tobacco education.
What You'll Do
Conduct evidence-based health promotion programs using behavioral change theories and evaluation tools to measure improvements in health behaviors.
Conduct physical fitness testing and comprehensive health assessments using advanced technologies, including direct gas exchange, ultrasound body fat analysis, air displacement plethysmography, indirect calorimetry, and heart rate variability.
Provide individual and group health coaching using behavior change theories and strategies to improve health habits.
Assess, develop, and implement individual and group health education programs in accordance with AFWC standardized directives.
Ensure complete and timely data collection and documentation through approved systems.
Collaborate with community agencies and AFWC team members to support program objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Bring
Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, exercise science, health psychology, nutrition, exercise programming, and counseling techniques.
Ability to effectively deliver health education and coaching to individuals and groups.
Excellent public speaking and communication skills.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Commitment to supporting the mission of the AFWC.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in an Allied Health field from an accredited college or university, including health promotion, health education, exercise science, nutrition science, or a related discipline.
Current, nationally recognized NCCA-accredited certification in a relevant health, fitness, or wellness discipline.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
U.S. citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology.
What We Offer
Glacier Support Services (GSS) offers a competitive benefits package to include: paid holidays, paid time off including sick and vacation leave, medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, company paid life insurance, 401(k) with a company match and discretionary profit sharing and tuition reimbursement.
GSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any protected category. Hiring preference will be given to BBNC shareholders, their spouses and descendants and Alaska Natives in accordance with Public Law 93-638.