Job Posting for Police Fitness Coordinator at City of Columbia, SC
JOB SUMMARY This position assists in planning, coordinating and implementing fitness activities for the Police Department and performs related work as required. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Plans and implements fitness/wellness programs and activities; works with program partners and designs new fitness activities and revises existing programs as needed;
Supervises activities including: responds to participant and member questions, provides, inspects and reviews fitness programs, and checks all equipment for cleanliness and safety;
Develops and coordinates on going staff training; initiates formal training programs, evaluates staff progress, and reviews safety and emergency procedures for all staff to include contract employees and personal trainers;
Establishes, implements, and oversees member health screenings, fitness assessments, and exercise program design following ACSM guidelines;
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by remaining current with industry trends and acquiring necessary continuing education credits for certification;
Coordinates and schedules all fitness activities;
Reviews, updates, and keeps on file verifications of fitness staff required certifications;
Assists with promotion of all fitness programming;
Monitors and manages the proper use of all gym equipment and accessories to include the recommendation on repair or replacement of used and damaged equipment.
Develop, implements, and oversees a fitness program designed for all Police Basic Candidate Students designed to improve their overall health and successfully participate in the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy program.
Develop, implements, and oversees specific exercise programs directly related to police training during certifications or recertification proficiency programs.
Develop, implements, and oversees specific exercise programs that aide in the development of Police specialized assignments.
Performs general clerical work as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, attending meetings, answering the telephone, etc.; and
Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
Associate’s degree preferred in exercise physiology, physical education, health promotion, exercise science, recreation management or closely related field;
Three (3) years of relevant prior experience;
Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License;
Nationally recognized CPR and First Aid certifications or able to be certified in the same.
International Sports Sciences Association, ISSA, or equivalent nationally recognized organization –Personal Trainer Certification and Nutritionist Certification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and/or calculating ratios, rates and percentages;
Ability to express excellent interpersonal, communication, supervisory and organizational skills;
Ability to coordinate or determine time, place or sequence of operations or activities based on analysis of data or information and may implement and report on operations and activities;
Ability to provide information, guidance or assistance to people to directly facilitate task accomplishment; may give directions or assignments to helpers or assistants;
Ability to handle or use machines, tools or equipment requiring brief instruction or experience, such as computers for data entry, fax machines, copiers, telephones or similar equipment; may service office machines, including adding paper and changing toner;
Ability to perform coordinating work involving guidelines and rules, with constant problem-solving;
Ability to read routine sentences, instructions, regulations, procedures or work orders; writing routine sentences and completing routine job forms and incident reports; speaking routine sentences using proper grammar;
Ability to perform specialized technical or entry-level professional work requiring general understanding of operating policies and procedures and their application to problems not previously encountered; application of specialized technical or professional principles and practices or the use of a wide range of administrative methods in the solution of problems; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results and occasional exposure to unusual pressure; and
Ability to take action of others, requiring almost constant decisions affecting co-workers, customers or others in the general public; works in a moderately fluid environment with guidelines and rules, but frequent variations from the routine.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and/or calculating ratios, rates and percentages;
Ability to express excellent interpersonal, communication, supervisory and organizational skills;
Ability to coordinate or determine time, place or sequence of operations or activities based on analysis of data or information and may implement and report on operations and activities;
Ability to provide information, guidance or assistance to people to directly facilitate task accomplishment; may give directions or assignments to helpers or assistants;
Ability to handle or use machines, tools or equipment requiring brief instruction or experience, such as computers for data entry, fax machines, copiers, telephones or similar equipment; may service office machines, including adding paper and changing toner;
Ability to perform coordinating work involving guidelines and rules, with constant problem-solving;
Ability to read routine sentences, instructions, regulations, procedures or work orders; writing routine sentences and completing routine job forms and incident reports; speaking routine sentences using proper grammar;
Ability to perform specialized technical or entry-level professional work requiring general understanding of operating policies and procedures and their application to problems not previously encountered; application of specialized technical or professional principles and practices or the use of a wide range of administrative methods in the solution of problems; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results and occasional exposure to unusual pressure; and
Ability to take action of others, requiring almost constant decisions affecting co-workers, customers or others in the general public; works in a moderately fluid environment with guidelines and rules, but frequent variations from the routine.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,243.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Experience level:
3 years
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
Do you have an Associate's degree in Exercise Physiology, Physical Education, Health Promotion, Exercise Science, Recreation Management or closely related field?
Education:
Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
Fitness Coordinator: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
First Aid Certification (Required)
CPR Certification (Required)
Certified Personal Trainer (Required)
Certified Nutritionist (Required)
Work Location: In person
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