NRC - FITNESS COORDINATOR

Fitness Coordinator-Harward Recreation Center

Hiring Salary: $17.38-$22.40
Position Salary: $17.38-$24.33

Department: RECCR
Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Fitness & Wellness Supervisor
Grade/Level:
Amount of Travel Required: None
Job Type: Regular
Class Code: 9469
Positions Supervised: Supervision is exercised over assigned personnel.
Work Schedule: Status: Non-Exempt
Generally 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; however, must be able to work flexible and varied hours.

POSITION SUMMARY

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Develops, implements, and supervises group & aquatic fitness staff and classes for customers and city employees; performs other duties as required or assigned.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The principal function of an employee in this class is to develop and implement Group and Aquatic Fitness classes. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of the Fitness and Wellness Supervisor, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the assigned supervisor, other City employees, community and neighborhood organizations, and the general public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a recreational and fitness environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Supervises, trains, and evaluates the work performance of Group and Aquatic Fitness employees.
• Selects qualified instructors, directs training procedures, conducts meetings, administers evaluations, disciplines when necessary, verifies employee compliance, compiles schedules of classes and instructors to provide coverage for all classes.
• Maintains thorough and accurate records, including personnel files, class attendance, equipment inventory, department budget, and other records as required.
• Maintains a safe environment for fitness classes, including inspecting equipment for damage as well as following proper protocol and guidelines in the event of an accident or incident.
• Assists with special events related to the job assigned.
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.
• Fosters relationships with customers, coworkers, and others.
• Participates in training sessions and reviews materials to remain current on principles, practices, certifications, and new developments in fitness.
• Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned.

ESSENTIAL RELATIONSHIP EXPECTATIONS

• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Responds to customers' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Is punctual and timely in meeting requirements of performance, including attendance standards and work deadlines.
• Communicates information and states concerns in a clear and professional manner.
• Respects the opinion of others and demonstrates a reasonable relationship with employees, supervisors and others.
• Accepts changes in work assignments and implements in a timely and effective manner.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

• Thorough knowledge of safety principles, practices and equipment related to Group and Aquatic Fitness programs or classes.
• Thorough knowledge of current principles and practices involved in Group and Aquatic Fitness classes.
• Thorough knowledge of basic record keeping practices.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to instruct a variety of Group and Aquatic fitness classes.
• Ability to understand and apply music phrasing.
• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of customer service deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by ever-changing fitness field.
• Ability to use ingenuity, inventiveness, and independent judgment in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and explain procedures and regulations.
• Ability to deal with people of various ages and from various socio-economic groups.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Commitment to Safety - Understands, encourages and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with or oversees the compliance with safety policies and procedures; completes all required training; takes personal responsibility for safety.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Customer focus - Ability to take care of the customers" needs while following company procedures.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions. Achieving results by successful objective setting, performance review, motivation, delegation, teambuilding, commitment gains, and empowerment.
• Quality Orientation - Setting high standards regarding his/her work and working environment and acting accordingly; developing quality standards, continuously evaluating performance, products, and procedures; actively seeking ways to improve quality.
• Resource Management (People & Equipment) - Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel.
• Technical Expertise and Usage - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information. Acquiring and applying technical and functional knowledge in a technological area of specialty.

Education:
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required Bachelor's Degree (four year college or technical school) Preferred, Field of Study: Related Health or Fitness Field

Experience:
3 plus years of experience in group and/or aquatic exercise; 1 plus years of supervisory experience Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Computer Skills:
Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks and the ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.

Certifications & Licenses:
National Group and/or Aquatic Certification, required; or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire; Certifications in multiple specialty formats, preferred Or any combination of schooling, training, and certification necessary to perform the duties of the job classification. CPR/AED and First Aid Certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

Physical Demands
Stand F
Walk F
Sit F
Manually Manipulate F
Grasp O
Reach Outward O
Reach Above Shoulder O
Speak F
Climb O
Crawl O
Squat or Kneel O
Bend O

Lift/Carry:
10 lbs or less F
11-20 lbs F
21-50 lbs O
51-100 lbs O
Over 100 lbs O

Push/Pull
12 lbs or less F
13-25 lbs F
26-40 lbs O
41-100 lbs O

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The principal duties of this class are performed in a recreational and fitness environment.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

FINGER DEXTERITY: Sufficient finger or manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to operate a personal computer, telephone and related equipment.
SPEECH: Sufficient clarity of speech or other communication ability with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to communicate effectively and convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately and concisely.
HEARING: Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
VISUAL ABILITIES: Sufficient visual acuity or other power of observation with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned; to make general observations of equipment, facilities, and structures; to review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form; perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal and visual inspection involving small parts, and/or operation of fitness equipment.
PHYSICAL STRENGTH AND PERSONAL MOBILITY: Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to perform the work within a recreation and fitness environment.
Heavy work - Exerts up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently.