Wellness Program Coordinator

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Wellness Program Coordinator DEPARTMENT: Wellness WAGE: Grade 15 FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt ESC CODE: 11-9111 FUNDING SOURCE: IHS OPENING: September 8, 2026 CLOSING: September 18, 2026 Position Summary: This position is responsible for the leadership and development of a comprehensive wellness program. This position requires compliance with Health Center’s compliance standards, including its Standards of Conduct, Compliance Program, and policies and procedures. Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the position’s regular performance evaluation. Essential Functions: Manages the day-to-day of the Yakutat Community Health Center (YCHC) wellness program. Hires, trains, assigns, schedules, directs, supervises, evaluates and disciplines assigned employees. Coordinates, plans, and facilitates health and fitness activities and programs for employees. Implements the approved community wellness program and recommends program enhancements to the Specialty Services Manager. Coordinates educational presentations and training programs. Plans and implements classes and organizes/schedules instructors, presenters and speakers. Develops promotion and publicity plans for wellness and fitness programs throughout the organization. Organizes and provides oversite for all Wellness Activities and Staffing such as but not limited to Open Gym and Gym attendant’s. Work with multiple departments to ensure Wellness and Prevention needs are being met and organize prevention and wellness activities to meet multiple demographic needs. Compiles statistical summaries of participant data, class attendance, and equipment inventories and provides the information to the Specialty Services Manager for program monitoring and evaluation. Provides program input for the development of the wellness budget, policies, and procedures and implements approved budgets, policies, and procedures. Prepares program activity reports as requested. Must comply with federal laws and regulations as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This position is a Mandatory Reporter. Performs related duties. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: Management principles and practices. Wellness and prevention principles. Program planning and development principles. Modern office principles and practices. Computers and job-related software programs. Project management principles. Research methods and techniques. Customer service principles. Ability to: Deliver activities on time, in accordance with quality standards and within budget. Prioritize and shift priorities in a changing environment. Organize the multiple demands of the job. Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; and develop alternative solutions. Foster a cooperative and harmonious working environment to maximize employee morale and productivity. And willingness to work flexible hours to meet the organization’s needs/demands. Work with personal computers and utilize a variety of software applications. Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, using tact and sensitivity. Skilled in: Project management, establishing priorities, planning, and organizing work. Employee management and supervision. Oral and written communication. Problem solving, mediating and resolving disputes, and interpersonal relations. Problem solving, critical thinking, organization and time management. Establishing effective working relationships with internal agency staff and relevant community organizations. Maintenance of files and records. Computers and job-related software programs, including proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel. Work Environment/Physical Demands: The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, requiring use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals. The work area is adequately lit, heated, and ventilated. The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. The employee must be able to read, write, speak and hear. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Supervisory and Management Responsibility: This is a mid-level position that reports to the Specialty Services Manager. This position functions as a first-level supervisor with responsibility for overseeing assigned staff and daily operations in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include participating in hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; addressing employee concerns and disciplinary matters; and resolving operational issues. Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis. Possession or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alaska with a clean driving record. Must successfully pass a criminal history and background check. This position has been designated as having regular contact or control over Indian children and will require an additional FBI criminal background check. Must present vaccination documentation or submit to immunity testing for Tdap, hepatitis B, measles, varicella, and influenza within 3 months of hire. Disclosures: We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. THE YAKUTAT TLINGIT TRIBE IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. THIS POSITION MAY BE SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG TESTING AND CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK. Preference will be given to qualified Yakutat Tlingit Tribal Member and/or Alaska Native candidates. NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE WILL BE APPLIED TO HIRING OF THIS POSITION AS DEFINED IN TITLE 25, US CODE, CHAPTER 14, SUBCHAPTER V, SUBSECTION 273 AND 274. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WITH PREFERENCE GIVEN TO QUALIFIED NATIVE AMERICAN/ALASKA NATIVE APPLICANTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW AND TRIBAL POLICY.