UNCCRI Program Specialist - NHS

UNCCRI Program Specialist - NHS University of Northern Colorado - 4.0 Greeley, CO Job Details Part-time $3,136 a month 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Medical records Bachelor's degree Full Job Description

POSITION TITLE

UNCCRI Program Specialist - NHS

COMPENSATION RANGE

3,136.00 - 3,136.00 USD per year

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

Temporary

DEPARTMENT

Cancer Rehabilitation Institute

TARGET HIRE DATE

5/11/2026

BENEFITS:

UNC's Career Hub To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 04/30/2026.

Position Summary:

UNCCRI Program Trainer positions are a new position for the Cancer Rehabilitation Institute. We have recently had tremendous success in our fundraising efforts and this has now allowed us to hire staff members who will devote 100% of their time to supervising exercise training activities for patients in the UNCCRI program. Since its inception, UNCCRI has relied on student interns to serve as the trainer for our program, but we now have a waiting list of over 100 people which has required us to expand our ability to provide our services. The new Program Specialists will work 28 hours per week, and all of these hours will be to train patients and perform administrative work directly related to training patients.

Job Duties:

Directly Supervise Exercise (95%) - Work One-On-One with cancer patients in the UNCCRI program directly supervising all exercise activities. Supervision entails following a specific individualized exercise prescription, ensuring that proper exercise techniques are being implemented, spotting exercise activities that require a high level of supervision, and monitoring vital signs before/during/after exercise for a cancer patient in the UNCCRI program. Write Exercise Prescriptions (5%) - UNCCRI Program Trainers will write exercise prescriptions for their patients that are specific to the patient's cancer diagnosis, treatment status, treatment regimen, and phase of rehabilitation. These exercise prescriptions are a detailed program that will be used to guide the exercise rehabilitation process.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in exercise physiology or related field. A minimum of 100 hours working in a cancer rehabilitation setting.

Experiences should include:

exercise assessments with cancer patients, exercise interventions with cancer patients, evaluation of medical records. Clinical Cancer Exercise Specialist certification.

Benefits:

Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position. About UNC The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC's commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognized as a top university for social mobility, UNC is proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution and to serve more than 44% of our undergraduates who are the first in their family to attend college. UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC's Career Hub,to learn more about UNC's strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears! EEO Statement The University of Northern Colorado offers an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the UNC community. In accordance with federal and state law, UNC prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. UNC also prohibits discrimination based on gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure UNC's compliance with this policy. ADA Accommodations The University of Northern Colorado is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 970-351-2718 or . Background Check Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire. This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado. Clery Act In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. A paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.