Injury Prevention Coordinator Lead (East Liberty)
HealthFitness · Alliance · $55,000–$65,000 (stated in the posting)
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.
About the role
Join Our Team as a Lead Injury Prevention Coordinator – East Liberty, OH
Are you passionate about keeping workers safe and healthy? We’re seeking a dynamic Lead Injury Prevention Coordinator to champion injury prevention initiatives within the workplace at our client site located in East Liberty, OH. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in industrial ergonomics, injury prevention, and staff leadership, especially within manual laborer or industrial populations. Shifts vary between 7:30am-4:00pm 5:30am-2:00pm or 12:00pm-8:30pm.
Responsible for the coordination and delivery of work conditioning and early intervention services, with a primary focus on preventing work-related injuries. This role involves collaborating closely with clients to set program goals and priorities, ensuring the effective execution of injury prevention strategies. Additionally, the role includes leading the development and implementation of interventions/programs focused on the manufacturing environment to meet client objectives.Key Accountabilities:
Oversee injury prevention team: carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with HealthFitness policies, procedures and applicable laws including recruiting, orienting, training and evaluating; assists in the planning and assignment of work duties in collaboration with the client to ensure staff remain challenged and productivity is maximized; provides mentorship and assistance to all direct reports; conducts formal semi-annual performance appraisals and initiates formal corrective action. Guide and support a team in delivering top-notch injury prevention programs, including work conditioning programs, ergonomic evaluations, and early intervention initiatives.
Lead the development and implementation of work conditioning and early interventions/programs focused on the manufacturing environment through collaboration with clients and their stakeholders to develop and implement interventions, annual goals, and metrics. Assess client needs and identify HealthFitness programming solutions.
Conduct employee injury prevention programs, education, and training. Develop exercise programs specific to injury prevention and conditioning needs. Including evaluation, follow-up and potentially including placement of employees.
Collect and evaluate appropriate program data to support the ROI process and report data for assigned areas.
Promote and market wellness and general education programs to the target population.
Projects or other duties as needed/assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Athletic Training, Exercise Science, or a related field, or licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) or Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA).
3+ years’ experience in health and fitness.
Minimum 1 year previous supervisory/staff management experience.
Experience in industrial occupational health environment.
Current Adult CPR/AED/First Aid certifications from American Heart Association, American Red Cross, National Safety Institute, or American Safety & Health Institute required by start date. (Note: certification must have an in-person component and not 100% online/OSHA compliant).
Exceptional interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
Proven ability to lead a team towards collective goals and strategy.
Proven ability to collaborate, integrate, and partner with multidisciplinary teams/departments.
Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work demands.
Ability to effectively work independently or as part of a team.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including at minimum Word, Excel and Power Point.
A Plus if you Have:
Board Certified Athletic Trainer (BOC) Certification.
Experience and/or certification in ergonomics preferred.
Possess active state athletic training licensure.
Working knowledge of the client site location.
Brand: HealthFitness
Come join HealthFitness! Join a team that will not only utilize your current skills but will enhance them as well. We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision plans including HSA, PPO and FSA options, retirement/401(k) with employer matching program, fitness and wellness programs incentivized with medical plan discounts, certification reimbursement program, tuition reimbursement, paid new parent leave, paid Holidays and PTO (starting at 3 weeks for full-time associates), volunteer paid time off and much more.
HealthFitness is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our people and our business. We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.