Exercise Specialist II- Guadalupe, AZ

Exercise Specialist II

The Exercise Specialist II is responsible for organizing physical fitness activities for individuals and groups. Duties might include, physical assessments, facilitating fitness classes, organizing community events, preparing and maintaining equipment, recommending, and implementing exercise programs.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are typical for this position:

1. Administer fitness testing/screening to determine health and fitness status.
2. Make recommendations for and implements exercise prescription and programs.
3. Instruct various group fitness classes including water aerobics to community members
4. Monitor individual participant progress and maintains records of all initial and repeat assessments.
5. Work with participants in adjusting exercise prescriptions and program to meet their needs.
6. Provide information and instruction on proper use of exercise equipment.
7. Develop, plan and coordinate physical fitness activities.
8. Plan and provide exercise and health education sessions.
9. Assist Fitness Supervisor in training the Exercise Specialist I.
10. Actively collaborate with Diabetes Outreach and Recreation Staff for education, activities, and events.
11. Participate in community-wide special events and education programs designed to prevent and control diabetes.
12. Prepare materials for seminars, special events, and for on-site reference needs for program participants.
13. 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;
• Benefits of exercise and nutrition for diabetes management;
• Planning, organizing and implementing community fitness events and activities;
• Basic techniques of CPR, First Aid, and implementation universal precautions procedures;
• Policies and procedures for safeguarding confidential information;
• Tribal resources available to community member for support services;
• Yaqui culture, customs, resources and traditions and/or a willingness to learn.

Skills and Abilities:

• Maintain health records of patient care;
• Lifesaving principles and practices;
• Proper lifting techniques;
• Use of glucose meters, use of blood pressure cuff, and proper testing methods for body fat;
• Use of different exercise equipment;
• Understand the limitations of participants who are diabetic or have other challenges with physical activity;
• Learn how to take Prepare announcements, flyers, calendars and other promotional materials;
• Work with all types of personalities and various individual needs;
• Direct program activities in absence of Fitness Supervisor;
• Follow written and verbal instructions;
• 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/or two (2) years of experience in physical fitness programs or related experience and a strong desire to continue learning about exercise and nutrition: and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

AND

• Must attend and complete CPR and First Aid Training within three (3) months of hire;
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License.

Special Requirements:

• Certified as a Personal Trainer;
• Certified as a Group Fitness Instructor;
• Must have and maintain CPR and First Aid Training, and other training designated by Fitness Supervisor;
• This position will require the incumbent to work non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends;
• Must have a current Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card. Failure to maintain a current Level 1 Clearance Card will result in termination from this position.