Fitness Instructor I

The Fitness Instructor I assists in planning, organizing and facilitating in the operation of the fitness center and fitness activities

Essential Functions:

• Provides exercise instruction and motivational support to clients regarding proper and safe use of exercise equipment relative to individual exercise program needs

• Initiates and Supervises exercise programs for individuals with various diseases states including, but not limited to: diabetes, cardiovascular compromise and musculoskeletal disorders.

• Facilitate safe and effective exercise and instruction including Initiating and monitoring exercise programs for participants with less complex medical histories

• Maintains equipment preventive maintenance, cleaning logs and observation shift logs

• Educates on physical activity, importance of a healthy lifestyle change and exercise to general population including various age groups.

• Assists clients to register in computerized system; monitors attendance and participation to ensure accuracy of data

• Performs cleaning, stocking and general care of gym areas, exercise machines and equipment

• Monitors equipment set-up and instructions to clients to ensure ongoing safety, proper use of equipment.

• Adapts the appropriate tools in demonstrating the proper activities

• Performs assessment of client's tolerance to an exercise program, able to identify client's fitness level and motive for continued participation.

• Initiates and performs Group Exercise programs and monitors attendance.

• Performs anthropometrics measurements safely and monitors measurements utilizing screening forms

• Acknowledges the boundaries of expertise as a fitness and exercise professional and will make referrals to other professionals as necessary.

• Recognizes signs and symptoms associated with cardiac distress; initiates CPR procedures and/or other emergency first aid; seeks appropriate medical assistance to ensure safety of patient.

• Provides outreach services to community members by presenting program information in schools, district meetings, health fairs and senior centers

• Participates in departmental orientation, on the job training and quality assurance programs/initiatives

• Participates in a variety of department and hospital educational programs to maintain current skills and competency levels; identifies and discusses performance or training needs with Supervisor

• Construct monthly reports to show progress of the facilities

• Perform other duties as assigned

• One year of previous experience

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

• BLS Certification, ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

• Current and Valid driver's license

• Fitness Trainer Certification or ability to obtain with 6 months of hire

Indian Preference and Equal Employment Opportunity

SCAHC gives preference in hiring to San Carlos Apache Tribal members and other Native Americans in accordance with the San Carlos Apache Tribe's Tribal Preference Policy, as set forth in Section 402 of the Tribe's Human Resources Department Policies and Procedures Manual. Otherwise SCAHC does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect him/her because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, SCAHC complies with all applicable federal, and Tribal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.