Exercise Specialist I - Guadalupe, AZ

Exercise Specialist I

The Exercise Specialist I will promote, organize, coordinate, supervise, and conduct physical fitness activities for participants.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer fitness testing/screening devices to determine health risks.
• Make recommendations for and implements exercise prescription and programs.
• Monitor individual participant progress and record all information in participant files.
• Instruct various group fitness classes to community members.
• Work with participants in adjusting exercise prescriptions and program to meet their needs.
• Provide information and instruction on proper use of exercise equipment.
• Actively collaborate with Diabetes Outreach and Recreation staff for education, activities, and events.
• Provide exercise and health education sessions in various settings.
• Participate in community-wide special events and education programs designed to prevent and control diabetes.
• Assist in preparing materials for seminars, special events and for on-site reference needs for program participants.
• Collect, manage and prepare statistical data.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• How to take vital signs, to include blood sugar;
• Benefits of exercise and nutrition for diabetes management;
• Organize and implement community fitness events and activities;
• Tribal resources available to community member for support services;
• Basic techniques of CPR, First Aid, and implementation universal precautions procedures;
• Measure and interpret blood glucose levels;
• Large and small group fitness and recreation activity planning, organization, and implementation;
• Physical fitness activities available (free weights, treadmill, etc.);
• Policies and procedures for safeguarding confidential information;
• Yaqui culture, customs, resources and traditions and/or a willingness to learn.

Skills and Abilities:

• Basic computer skills;
• Understand when a diabetic should or should not exercise;
• Adapt instruction style for all types of personalities and various individual needs;
• Maintain health records of patient care;
• Lifesaving principles and practices;
• Proper lifting techniques;
• Use of various exercise equipment;
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related software applications;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, management, Council members, and the public. Have ability to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive verbal and written work instructions.

Education, Certifications and Experience Required

High School Diploma or GED: and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

AND

• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License.

Special Requirements:

• Certified as a Personal Trainer by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (N.S.C.A.) within one (1) year of hire;
• Certified as a Group Fitness Instructor by American Council on Exercise (A.C.E.) within six (6) months of hire;
• Must attend and complete CPR and First Aid Training within three (3) months of hire;
• This position will require the incumbent to work non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends.
• Must have a current Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card or be able to obtain the Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card within ninety (90) days of hire. Failure to maintain a current Level 1 Clearance Card will result in termination from this position.