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Public Health Research Associate, Diagnostics

HealthFitness

Public Health Research Associate, Diagnostics

Georgetown, KY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, is a proven leader in providing fitness solutions that engage and connect people both on-site and online, to create a strong community of health. Our work focuses on creating meaningful connections with each of our participants to help them move forward. We foster each individual’s journey by creating communities of health within the organizations we serve – so that everyone is supported. As an employee of HealthFitness you will enjoy a variety of health and financial benefits and receive competitive pay. We provide personal and professional support, training and development and flexible employment opportunities.

     

    If you are a night owl and in search of an opportunity to empower others in their journey to better health, we want to hear from you! HealthFitness has a great opportunity for a HEALTH FITNESS PROFESSIONAL (3RD SHIFT) at our client location in GEORGETOWN, KY.  In this position, you will provide exercise floor supervision, interact with members and program participants, and deliver health and fitness programs and services, promotions and outreach activities. You will be responsible for providing outstanding service to members & program participants to maximize participation, outcomes and customer satisfaction.

    *SCHEDULE: TUE.-SAT. (THIRD SHIFT) 12:00AM – 8:30AM

     

    ***JOIN OUR TEAM IN THIS POSITION AND YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A $500 SIGN-ON BONUS AND A $500 RETENTION BONUS ON YOUR 1-YEAR ANNIVERSARY. POSITION ALSO ELIGIBLE FOR A 5% PAY INCREASE ONCE INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED PRIMARY GROUP EXERCISE CERTIFICATION IS OBTAINED AND YOU ARE ON THE CLASS SCHEDULE.

     

    WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:     

              

    • Supervises facility; interacts with participants and monitors equipment and participant safety.
    • Provides individual and group exercise instruction; educates participants on proper techniques to maximize exercise safety and effectiveness.
    • Coordinates and leads a variety of HealthFitness and program-specific health improvement programs & promotions.
    • Conducts fitness testing and assessments and advises participants of results;
    • Research health & fitness educational topics and identifies appropriate participant educational materials; conducts health education seminars/presentations.
    • Personal Trains and designs individualized programs to meet the participant’s interests, abilities and goals.
    • Participates in membership drives to acquire new participants; enrolls new participants and conducts facility, program and equipment orientations.
    • Promotes program offerings and conducts outreach activities to increase participation and re-engage inactive participants.
    • Creates and maintains bulletin boards, newsletters, and other marketing & communication materials.
    • Other duties as needed/assigned.

     

    WHAT YOU BRING WITH YOU:

     

    REQUIRED:

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Health Promotion, Kinesiology or related discipline.
    • Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications from American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Safety & Health Institute.

     

    PREFERRED:

    • Industry recognized Primary Group Exercise certification from ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NETA.
    • Personal Training certification from ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NSCA or NASM.
    • 1+ years' related experience.
    • Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills including the ability to motivate others.
    • Competency in the delivery of HealthFitness and site-specific programs and services.
    • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including at minimum Word, Excel and Power Point.
    • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team with enthusiasm, initiative and creativity.

     

    HealthFitness is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our people and our business.  EOE/AA. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Age/Disability/Veteran

     

    Trustmark is pleased to have earned recognition from the Chicago Tribune as a Chicago Top Workplaces 2020 Award winner.

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    Required Skills Required Experience

  • Qualifications

     

     

    • Graduate degree, such as Master of Public Health or related discipline, or similar commensurate experience
    • At least one year of experience directly supporting clinical studies, including study design, protocol and study tool development, site training, monitoring, and data collection.
    • Excellent writing skills (reports, presentations, and papers), with an ability to compile inputs from various team members and helping create a clear and polished final product.
    • Experience conducting secondary research through literature reviews of both peer-reviewed and grey literature and the ability to synthesize technical, policy, and clinical guidelines.
    • Demonstrated qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills, with applicable software tools, including Nvivo, Dedoose, and Stata or R.
    • Demonstrated ability to organize work efficiently with clear attention to detail and work across several projects, requiring prioritizing deliverables, flexibility and adaptability to a fast-paced technical environment.
    • Demonstrated cultural competency and the ability to work with global partners and team members requiring flexibility in approaches and across varying time zones.

     

    PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

    • Familiarity with quality and regulatory frameworks, including good clinical practices (GCP) is ideal.
    • Experience managing human subjects research and clinical operations.
    • Experience participating in publications, publishing in peer-reviewed journals and disseminating project findings in relevant forums
    • Experience with design thinking or human-centered design methodologies, including usability studies or ethnographies.
    • Some experience working or living in a low- or middle-income country.
    • Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and building knowledge in public health research methods and priority diseases areas.
    • Ability to travel up to 25% time.

     

     

    NOTE: THIS IS A 60% PART TIME, LIMITED TERM POSITION, WITH FUNDING SECURED THROUGH JANUARY 2023. Additional funded projects are possible to extend this position, as the Research Associate will be joining a dedicated and growing team. 

     

     

     

    COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT 

    PATH has instituted a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all employees, interns, consultants, and temporary staff based in the United States. Individuals selected for job opportunities in the United States must be fully vaccinated, and show proof of vaccination status, upon hire. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as Pfizer or Moderna, or 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson. Individuals with medical issues or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement. 

     

     

    Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

     

     

    PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.

     

     

    PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.