HUMAN PERFORMANCE AND WELLNESS COORDINATOR - POLICE DEPARTMENT

Job Summary

Under general direction, plans, manages, coordinates, and evaluates the Department’s human performance, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and employee wellness programs. Oversees day-to-day program operations and staff while ensuring alignment with Department objectives, applicable laws and regulations, and professional standards established by the Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers and other governing bodies.

Examples of Essential Duties

- Plans, organizes, coordinates, and evaluates human performance and wellness program operations to ensure effective service delivery and alignment with Department goals. - Develops and implements injury prevention, rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, and wellness programs for sworn and civilian personnel. - Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws; professional certification standards; and City policies and procedures. - Monitors regulatory changes and implements necessary procedural adjustments. - Analyzes injury trends, performance metrics, and operational risk factors; develops and implements strategies to reduce workplace injuries and minimize lost work time. - Evaluates work-related and non-work-related injuries and administers appropriate care within scope of professional practice. - Refers personnel to physicians, hospital emergency departments, or allied healthcare specialists when appropriate. - Advises and counsels employees regarding injury prevention, conditioning, rehabilitation, nutrition, and recovery practices. - Applies protective and therapeutic devices including bandages, wraps, braces, strapping, padding, and guards as necessary. - Administers therapeutic modalities under physician direction when required and in accordance with professional standards. - Assists in the coordination of medical care and return-to-work planning in collaboration with healthcare providers and risk management personnel. - Establishes and maintains accurate and confidential records related to injuries, treatment plans, rehabilitation programs, and program outcomes. - Supervises assigned staff, including training, performance evaluation, and professional development. - Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships with healthcare providers, City administration, and workers’ compensation representatives. - Provides regular program status updates, reports, and recommendations to executive staff. - Advises executive staff regarding physical readiness standards and safety considerations associated with job duties and specialized assignments. - Maintains human performance and training facilities and equipment in a safe, clean, and operational condition. - Manages inventory of equipment and supplies; prepares and submits purchase requisitions in accordance with City procurement procedures. - Travels to offsite locations throughout and outside the City.

Minimum Qualifications

- Master’s degree in athletic training, kinesiology, exercise science, sports medicine, or a closely related field. - Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience post education, including two (2) years in a professional or collegiate sports setting. Administrative experience including familiarity with worker’s compensation preferred. - Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. - Certified Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) credential issued by the Board of Certification (BOC). - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential issued by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). - Current CPR, AED, and First aid certification. - Must be available to work all assigned shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays. - Must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation. - Must undergo a comprehensive background investigation, which includes (but is not limited to) LiveScan fingerprinting, polygraph exam, credit check, reference/employer checks, DOJ and FBI checks, etc. - Must complete a pre-placement medical evaluation and drug screening with acceptable results. - Subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.

Special Conditions

- Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program. - Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach City employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.