Program Coordinator, Nutrition Education and School Wellness Program

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from and accredited college or university in the field of nutrition or public health.
• Three years of full-time, paid, professional experience in the field of nutrition, school wellness, or public health which has involved developing and implementing programs and program management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of:
  • the principles and practices of nutrition education, school wellness and public health.
  • the methods and procedures used in the assessment, planning, development, and monitoring of a nutrition education and school wellness program for school-age children.
  • the current uses and capabilities of personal computers and their software applications.

• • Ability to:
• prepare materials for programmatic activities.
• maintain accurate records and prepare reports using computer database systems.
• coordinate and oversee the work of staff and attain effective results.
• evaluate nutrition education and school wellness programs effectively.
• be a role model for positive healthy eating and physical activity behaviors.
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Nondiscrimination

The School District of Philadelphia provides to all persons equal access to all categories of employment in this District, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap/disability, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 104 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.

Certificates/Licenses.

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutrition (RDN) certification through the Commission on Dietetic Registrations’ criteria.
• Possession of a proper class license valid to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of appointment.

OR

• Eligibility for a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutrition (RDN) certification through the Commission on Dietetic Registrations’ criteria.

• Possession of a proper class license valid to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of appointment.

OR

• Three years of full-time, paid nutrition education, school wellness, or public health experience in a school-based nutrition education program may be substituted for the Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
• Possession of a proper class license valid to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of appointment.