CORE LEAD FITNESS SPECIALIST

This position is responsible for assisting the Health & Wellbeing Coordinator with the supervision of all fitness staff insuring they are providing exceptional customer service and keeping them on schedule with day to day tasks in addition to assisting the Health & Wellbeing Coordinator in all areas related to fitness.

• Responsible for handling all CORE fit operations in the absence of the Health & Wellbeing Coordinator. 
• Assists the Health & Wellbeing Coordinator with training Fitness Specialists for certification of all youth and teens for use of equipment in relations to fitness programs.
• Assists Health & Wellbeing Coordinator by ensuring Fitness Specialist are completing all safety inspections and at a minimum assist with annual performance reviews.
• Ensures all fitness staff is implementing Health & Wellbeing procedures for CORE kids Physical Education class.
• Assists Health & Wellbeing Coordinator with Youth and Families programing.
• Assists Health & Wellbeing Coordinator with activities relating to CORE monthly projects. Ensures Fitness Specialist are monitoring fitness equipment and activities.
• Assists with assessing evaluations of employees.
• Ensures all areas and equipment are kept clean.
• Ensures Fitness Specialists and CORE Attendants are completing routine tasks as assigned to include maintenance of fitness storage rooms & equipment as well as troubleshoots any problems that arise with fitness equipment.
• Enforces all Health & Wellbeing policies and procedure and is able to communicate to citizens all programs offered specifically through the Health & Wellbeing Department.
• Communicates effectively to Health & Wellbeing Coordinator regarding any fitness related questions from patrons, current instructors, and personal trainers.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Maintains records for various fitness programs.  
• Communicates effectively with Health & Wellbeing Coordinator for any concerns related to Health & Wellbeing Department.
• Assists the Health & Wellbeing Coordinator with the creation of flyers for CORE events and all programing.
• Assists the Health & Wellbeing Coordinator with the creation of packets for all programs related to Fitness.
• Assists with the planning of special events.
• Budgets and monitors budget for special events and all programs.
• Assists the Health & Wellbeing Coordinator in the collection of data for Health & Wellbeing Department.
• Assists the Health & Wellbeing Coordinator with any related tasks.
• Adheres to assigned work and implements the CORE mission and philosophy.  
• May serve on various employee committees, as required and assigned.
• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  
• The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

WORK BEHAVIORS

• Follows and complies with all instructions given by supervisory staff and chain of command. Exhibits a positive attitude and displays appropriate conduct.
• Creates positive relationships with the public, co-workers and supervisors and treats all persons with appropriate respect.
• Complies with work schedule and fulfills job responsibility commitments.
• Completes job assignments in a conscientious and thorough manner.
• Adheres to Laws, Department and Division policies and procedures and supports organization objectives.
• Listens with comprehension and communicates accurately, clearly, and concisely to facilitate an efficient operation.
• Complies with safety rules and appropriately maintains and uses equipment and material.  Maintains confidentiality of matters relating to the City at all times.
• Demonstrates self-initiative in performing routine tasks as in accordance with standard operating procedures and standard operating guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor and chain of command.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or high school equivalency (HSE) required with one (1) year experience in strength training, cardio training, or overall fitness required.  Clerical experience required. Supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Applicant must be dependable.  
2. Ability to work in a team atmosphere.
3. Ability to operate fitness equipment.
4. Ability to motivate and encourage.
5. Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships up and down the chain of command.  
6. Must possess knowledge of physiology of the body.
7. Must possess knowledge of basic principles of strength and cardio training.
8. Must have exceptional customer service and communication skills.
9. Must be able to function effectively in a fast-paced environment.  
10. Must be able to deal with people under stressful and demanding situations.
11. Must be able to work flexible hours, including mornings, nights, and weekends.
12. Must be proficient in Publisher, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS

Valid state issued driver’s license required.

Ability to obtain CPR/AED/First Aid certification within 60 days of hire.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Work under the general supervision of the Health & Wellbeing Coordinator, CORE Facility Director, and Recreation Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Limited supervision of Fitness Specialists and CORE Attendants.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   

The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate controls and reach with upper and lower body and hands and arms.  The employee is frequently required to balance, stoop, kneel and crouch.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in other parts of the facility.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately noisy.

Salary : $15 - $17