Job Details

Job Title:	Family Health Coach
Company:	SDSU MOVE/Me Muevo Project
Location:	San Diego area
Description:	Under supervision of the Intervention Coordinator, this position is one of four Family Health Coaches who will work with a total of 270 families over the next 2 years to implement & monitor project activities to ensure an integrated approach that emphasizes physical activity & healthful eating choices of 5-9 year old children. This Family Health Coach position will carry out the following activities: Facilitate & present physical activity and healthful eating interactive workshops (1.5 hours each) in English and in Spanish for 18 families each at 15 different recreation center sites Engage families from diverse communities to participate in workshop activities Follow study protocol to provide physical activity & healthful eating education & resources, and on-site guidance to approximately 50 families and children Conduct phone consultations, and home visits on physical activity and healthful eating Develop & maintain family involvement throughout the duration of the project through consistent communication Coordinate & disseminate materials & resources that promote physical activity and healthful eating Guide families in utilizing community resources, especially community recreation centers Advise, conduct, & monitor goal setting to increase physical activity & healthful eating choices; provide ongoing feedback & recommendations Assist with the development of intervention materials, especially materials for the family workshops Complete clear and concise daily updates, documentation & evaluations of intervention activities, and maintain and file research records in a timely manner. Participate in trainings, intervention meetings, staff meetings, and other meetings as requested.
Requirements:	The ideal candidate is energetic, dynamic, and self-motivated. Must be bilingual in English/Spanish to work with both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking populations. Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in health, psychology, exercise & nutritional sciences, recreation/leisure, or related field OR additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis. Public speaking experience (group workshops or trainings). Experience providing physical activity and/or healthy eating education to families and working with parents & elementary age children. Display positive role modeling through participation in active experiences and with healthful eating practices. Work effectively as part of a team. Familiar with the San Diego area and knowledge of community recreation and health resources. Most work will take place during after school hours, early evenings, on weekdays and on some Saturdays (approx. 1 - 8 pm); must be flexible in dealing with schedule changes. Comfortable using computers, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, e-mail, and internet. Reliable transportation to travel to recreation centers and homes throughout San Diego County, fingerprint background check. Proposed start date: January 2, 2008.
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Additional Info:	MOVE/Me Muevo (Obesity Prevention & Control in Community Recreation Centers) is a 5-yr. study (2006-2011) funded by the Nat'l Institute of Diabetes and Digestive & Kidney Diseases to design, implement & evaluate a recreation site-based obesity prevention & control project in San Diego County for 7-9 year old children and their families by emphasizing physical activity & healthful eating choices.
To Apply:	Recruitment Closes: Friday, December 12, 2007 Application Procedures & Review: Apply online at www.foundation.sdsu.edu, click on Human Resources, Job Seekers, Search Jobs, Job # 070372.