Wellness Coordinator

Public Safety Wellness Coordinator

Under general direction, the Public Safety Wellness Coordinator designs, implements, coordinates, and evaluates a comprehensive, evidence-based wellness and return-to-work program for the Tucson Fire Department. The incumbent integrates physical fitness, behavioral health, medical surveillance, and injury-prevention strategies tailored for public safety personnel; develops policy and evaluation metrics; and provides specialized support to members transitioning between duty statuses.

This classification supports the City's mission to foster a resilient, healthy workforce that is operationally ready, mentally robust, and able to return to duty safely and efficiently.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Deputy Fire Chief. This position does not supervise.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Lead the design, coordination, and evaluation of wellness, fitness, and behavioral health programs for fire personnel.
• Establish performance metrics, reporting mechanisms, and data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA standards, OSHA, ADA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Develop customized return-to-work plans in collaboration with healthcare providers, HR, supervisors, and workers' compensation administrators.
• Facilitates on-site work-hardening sessions for Tucson Fire Department personnel.
• Monitor employee progress through recovery and reintegration phases; make accommodation recommendations.
• Create and implement fitness assessments, exercise plans, strength and conditioning programming, and tactical athlete readiness initiatives.
• Supervise peer fitness trainers and related support staff.
• Coordinate annual medical evaluations and referrals; manage confidential health records in accordance with law.
• Provide counseling on individual health risk factors and promote preventative strategies.
• Research emerging trends and best practices in occupational wellness and fire service health.
• Draft departmental policies, standard operating procedures, and informational memoranda for leadership.
• Coordinate and provide training for recruits and in-service personnel in wellness, fitness, and behavioral health topics.
• Advocate for health literacy and preventive practices across the department.
• Disseminate wellness resources and program information to employees, families, leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Represent the department at interagency wellness forums and coordination meetings.

Mostly office environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Occupational Health, Behavioral Health, Public Health or related field.

Work Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in wellness program management, occupational health services, return-to-work coordination, or related professional roles.

License: A valid and unrestricted driver's license with two (2) years of licensed driving is required.

Note: Experience accrued during periods of enrollment as a student or through internships does not count toward the minimum experience requirements. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Position Details

Job Profile

J6700 - Wellness Coordinator

Compensation Grade

G110

Hourly Range

$35.37 - 53.05 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Exempt

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Department

Fire Department

Background Check

This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.

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Benefits

The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at

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