POSITION: Health and Wellness Facilitator
LOCATION: Statewide (Based in Charleston, travel required statewide)
EMPLOYMENT TERM: 240 days
POSITION TYPE: Professional
SALARY: Commensurate with experience and education level
JOB SUMMARY: The Health and Wellness Facilitator will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive health and wellness programs for students and staff within the school district. This role aims to promote a healthy school environment and improve the overall well-being of the school community. The Health and Wellness Facilitator is responsible for aligning, coordinating, and ensuring the effectiveness of all health initiatives, services, and programs within local education agencies.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and implement wellness programs and initiatives tailored to the needs of students and staff.
- Ability to travel to various schools across the state for in-person events and engagements.
- Communicate with County and School Leaders regularly.
- Provide instruction strategies for students to improve health and wellness targets.
- Conduct health assessments to identify wellness needs.
- Organize and lead group fitness classes, workshops, and seminars on various health topics.
- Provide health coaching and counseling to students and staff.
- Develop communication strategies to promote and encourage participation in wellness programs.
- Coordinate and participate in wellness events, such as health fairs, and wellness weeks.
- Maintain records and analyze data to track program outcomes and effectiveness.
- Develop and produce high quality, engaging content focused on health, wellness, and nutrition for students, parents, and staff.
- Create visually appealing and informative content, including videos, infographics, and written posts.
- Promote healthy lifestyles and wellness.
- Manage and grow social media presence by posting regularly, engaging with the community, and responding to comments and messages.
- Share evidence-based information on nutrition, physical activity, mental health, and overall wellness tailored to the needs of school aged children.
- Collaborate with school administrators and health professionals to design and execute wellness campaigns, challenges, and events.
- Host live webinars, Q& A sessions, and interactive workshops to connect with students and parents directly.
- Create training materials for schools and staff to integrate nutrition education into the curriculum effectively.
- Develop materials that offer low-cost or no-cost wellness suggestions for improving school communities, including practical tips and resources that can be easily implemented.
- Develop training materials for schools and staff on integrating nutrition education into the curriculum.
- Create lessons that focus on practical, affordable, and accessible food choices that can be made with limited resources.
- Use non-stigmatizing language when discussing food choices and eating habits to avoid making students feel guilty or ashamed.
- Identify and curate resources such as healthy recipes, meal planning guides, and physical activity suggestions.
- Ensure resources are accessible and can be utilized effectively by schools.
- Develop materials on low-cost/no-cost wellness suggestions for improving school communities.
- Create “wellness” messaging that can be used by schools/counties within their school communities.
- Create messaging that can be used by schools/counties to promote Mental and Physical wellness.
- Create a resource bank of opportunities for schools to create before and/or after school wellness activities/clubs.
- Create messaging flyers and social media templates to promote the activities for wellness.
- Create a communications plan to promote fitness programs currently available in WV.
- Develop and promote family engagement materials related to Wellness and nutrition.
- Create schoolwide promotional materials related to healthy eating and exercise habits for students and staff.
- Track engagement metrics, gather feedback, and report on the impact of health and wellness initiatives.
- Experience with school systems or in educational settings.
- Demonstrates punctuality and dependability.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion, Public Health, Exercise Science, or related field
- Certification as a health coach or wellness specialist, preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in developing and implementing wellness programs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with various departments and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention strategies.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Recommended by the MSESC Executive Director
- Confirmed by the MSESC Governing Council.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position is a will and pleasure employee of the Mountain State ESC. Continuation of the position is dependent upon funding, enrollment, and program performance.
Send Application & Resume:
Ms. Jan Hanlon, Executive Director
Mountain State ESC
501 22ndStreet
Dunbar, WV 25064
Or download the application at Job Postings | Mountain State Educational Cooperative Services (mountainstateesc.com) and submit along with supporting documents to rjpreece@k12.wv.us
Resume must include:
- List of educational institutions attended, course of study, dates attended, and certificates earned.
- List of employers for the past ten years, including address and name of immediate supervisor(s).
- Description of responsibilities/work experiences in previous employment.
Alignment of work experience with posted Job Description. - List of at least three (3) references including addresses and telephone numbers.
Mountain State ESC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or age.
September 19, 2024