Injury Prevention and Strength and Conditioning Educator (Health Educator)

Job Title

Injury Prevention and Strength and Conditioning Educator

Classification

Health Educator

AutoReqId

547730

Department

Student Health and Counseling

Division

Vice President Student Affairs Office

Salary Range

Classification Range $4789 - $9244 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications not anticipated to exceed $4789 - $5903 per month)

Appointment Type

Temporary

Time Base

Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM; Occasional early morning evening and/or weekend hours. This is a temporary position to end on or before June 30 2026 with a possibility of renewal on an annual basis if funds and/or program needs exist.

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40000 students. As Titans we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate while responding to Californias revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students staff faculty and administrators through orientations training programs and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events Titan Recreation Center and the Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students faculty staff and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence free speech and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the Universitys mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

About the Position:

The Student Health and Counseling Center strives to support students in achieving their academic professional and personal goals. Maintaining an optimal level of wellness is crucial for living a higher quality life and reaching your highest potential. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Injury Prevention and Strength and Conditioning Educator (Health Educator). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity openness flexibility integrity and kindness.

Under the general direction of the medical director for TitanMED and leadership of the Lead Athletic Trainer the Injury Prevention and Strength and Conditioning Educator (PRS Educator) will design implement and evaluate transitional strength and conditioning programs and injury prevention education and outreach for CSUF students. Using research and best and emerging practices develop an educational and strength/conditioning program for safe re-entry to fitness and exercise post rehabilitation for PRS patients including metrics that demonstrate improvement in strength and technique and assist patients in identifying a regular and advancing independent fitness program and healthy lifestyle. Develop conduct and evaluate skills-based recovery injury prevention for CSUF students at increased risk for sports and curriculum-based injury. Develop promotional education and assessment materials media and protocols. Solicit program participation via outreach and events digital and other marketing and collaborative relationships with identified campus partners and faculty. Monitor campus state and national student injury trends and recovery best practices to determine programming and intervention needs and priorities. Conduct workshops presentations participate in resource fairs and distribute educational materials to various stakeholders and constituents on campus. Provide clinical and administrative support in PRS including appointment scheduling preparing patients for treatment appointments facilitating and adhering to supervised patient prescribed programs and assist with comprehensive charting in patients electronic health records. Prepare and submit utilization annual and assessment reports maintain accurate programming and participant documentation and adhere to privacy confidentiality and document retention policies. Collaborate with campus and TitanHEALTH personnel and other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university or equivalent in an approved program in health education or a related health field. Equivalent to one to two years of progressively responsible health education experience or combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Thorough knowledge of health education theories research and program assessment; planning design implementation and evaluation of health education programs; and industry standards for the delivery of health education in higher education. General knowledge of or the ability to learn quickly current and emerging college age student health problems and existing methods of intervention and control. Working knowledge of the principles of educational and social psychology and how these apply to health education program; and applicable industry standards and practices for health promotion such as those found in the American College Health Associations Standards of Practice for Health Promotion in Higher Education

Ability to assess needs and establish or recommend program priorities and goals and develop plans to achieve goals; collect compile chart and analyze data pertinent to health education program planning; plan organize conduct or oversee a variety of health education program and activities including discussion groups and workshops; develop educational materials and media such as pamphlets audio and video materials and electronic media; present ideas and information accurately effectively and concisely both orally and in writing; use computer and web-based information technology systems as a resource for research and providing health education programs; maintain confidentiality consistent with applicable laws and regulations; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers students medical and other health professionals representatives of the news media and other community groups.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree from an accredited college or university in Kinesiology Public Health or related field. Experience working in a clinical setting in a college health or athletic training environment.

License/Certifications

Strength and Conditioning certification (CSCS); valid CPR certification.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Additional Information

California State University Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students staff administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the Universitys strategic goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

As of January 1 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21 2017.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant Teaching Associate Instructional Student Assistant or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

California State University Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).

Hiring Preference

On-Campus CSUEU Employees