FITNESS TRAINER

Description Job Details Description Closing Date: October 29, 2026 @ 4:00 P.M. (MST) Salary Range: $26.13 - $32.14/hour APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID, UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVERS LICENSE**

RESUMES AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED**

Essential Duties, Functions And Responsibilities Conducts client consultations to obtain health history and perform risk stratification for cardiovascular disease to determine plan for exercise design. Administers fitness assessments based on feedback and results from client consultation. Assists clients with fitness and health-related goal setting. Designs and implements safe, effective, and appropriate exercise programs for individuals who are apparently healthy or have medical clearance to exercise. Retrieves and reviews health history and PAR-Q forms prior to initial visit to ensure client is healthy and medically cleared to exercise. Communicates with healthcare providers including Medical Doctors or Advanced Practice Clinicians to determine safe exercise programming for clients, as needed. Provides up-to-date and evidence-based exercise education to all wellness center users. Instructs clients and wellness center users to use gym equipment properly. Demonstrates proper exercise technique and form to clients and wellness center users who are at various fitness levels. Utilizes latest fitness research in providing and evaluating health and fitness services. Cleans fitness facility and all machines/equipment daily, while logging date/time of when if occurred. Educates members/patients on fitness facility equipment operations. Ensures all members, patients, employees, and visitors are compliant with all Wellness Center guidelines and policies. Performs general maintenance duties including, but not limited to, restocking supplies on a regular basis. Responds to emergent situations within facility and activates emergency protocols when necessary. Provides oversight of all patients, members, and visitors during high trafficked hours. Requires shift work including early morning, late evening, and weekend coverage and may be called upon to work some holidays. Plans, designs, and implements fitness programs and events that meet the needs of wellness center users. Teaches a minimum of five (5) group fitness classes on a monthly basis. Establishes effective and efficient data collection and evaluation methods on fitness center services. Assists Fitness Center Supervisor with maintaining fitness floor equipment and equipment layout that are within national facility guidelines. Including, but not limited to, submitting work orders for maintenance, cleanliness, safe operation, inventory, and inspection of machines and equipment. Maintains client schedule in membership software. Upkeeps and maintains client information in an organized manner within membership software and filing system. Completes all departmental Quality Monitoring Reports and forms in order to properly track client, program, and employee progress. Provides a final report for all events, programs, and services provided by FDIHB Wellness Department within a timely manner. Ensures efficient communication between and among the multi-disciplinary teams to ensure timely and effective completion of event projects or campaigns. Consults with other members of FDIHB departments regarding application and services. Assists all Wellness Supervisors with needs related to fitness floor activities and administrative duties, as needed. Assist with front desk operations which include, but not limited to, member registration, financials, scheduling, etc. Act as the Fitness Center Supervisor, as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Mandatory Minimum Qualifications Experience: Two (2) years of direct work experience. Education: Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Kinesiology and/or related field or equivalent experience. Completion, or requirement to obtain, within six (6) months of starting employment the following certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) or other NCCA accredited Personal Training Certification

NAVAJO/INDIAN PREFERENCE

FDIHB and its facilities are located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally-recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary or secondary preference have been fully considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc.