Fitness Trainer

NRC FITNESS TRAINERS - Job Title: Fitness Trainer

Hiring Salary (DOE): $18.44-$21.13
Position Salary: $18.44-$23.81

Job Title: Fitness Trainer
Department: RECCR/0200
Report to: Assigned Supervisor
Job Code: 9470
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Travel Required: Some
Position Type: Part-Time, up to 19 hours a week
Benefit Eligible: NO
Persi Eligible: No

ALIGNED CITY, DEPARTMENT & ROLE
Every unified team starts with a purpose, and we are a purpose-driven team of service-minded professionals. We are passionate about working shoulder-to-shoulder in partnership with our City Council, citizens, and internal team members to bring the City of Nampa's vision for the future to life. Whether you are looking to start, make a change, or advance your career, find your path forward at the City of Nampa to leave your mark on the legacy we will leave in our city and the world around us.

In a spirit of excellence, integrity, and dedication, the Harward Recreation Center is committed to providing quality programs and services, being responsible to the citizens, and playing an active role in making Nampa a healthy community.

Role Statement for Fitness Trainer:
The City of Nampa's Harward Recreation Center is looking for a motivated employee to plan, organize, and implement individual fitness programs for customers and City staff.

The principal function of an employee in this class is to develop and implement fitness and health training programs. The work is performed under the supervision of the Fitness 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.

ROLE SUCCESS PROFILE
Key Job Accountabilities:

• Maintains a safe environment for fitness training, including inspecting equipment for damage, following proper protocol and current guidelines, and providing information and assistance to customers regarding proper exercise techniques, and current fitness standards.

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, implements, and evaluates various fitness assessments, protocols, and programs for customers of all levels of fitness and health; including administering fitness assessments, screening for physical or medical conditions, developing safety programs, and implementing the programs to meet individual customer needs.

• Maintains thorough and accurate records of safety and inspection for all equipment utilized by customers, including updating a maintenance log of each equipment piece and the related working condition, and providing written documentation for service workers in order to forewarn faulty or dangerous equipment in need of repair.

• Promotes special events for customers and community members, including developing and implementing special events when necessary.

• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.

• Performs specialized personal training with the proper credentials and supervisors' approval.

• Fosters relationships with customers, coworkers, and others.

• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions, and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, certifications, and new developments in assigned work areas.

• Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned.

Key Behavioral Competencies:

• 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; compiles with or oversees the compliance with safety policies and procedures; completes all required training; takes personal responsibility for safety.

• Communication- Ability to communicate orally and in writing clearly and concisely.

• Customer Service- Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.

• Goal Oriented- Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.

• Initiative- Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.

• Motivation- Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability

• Reliability- The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

• Technical Expertise and Usage- Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information. Acquiring and applying technical and functional knowledge in a technical area of specialty.

Education, Experience Level, and Certification Requirements:

• 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.

• 1 plus year of Fitness Training Experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work, or willingness to be trained.

• Ability to operate or quickly learn 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.

• Nationally recognized Personal Training Certification or ability to complete within 6 months of employment.

• Specialty Certification required for Kettlebell, TRX, Nutrition, (others deemed as necessary by National Organizations)

• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification.

Knowledge:

• Some knowledge of safety principles, practices, and equipment involved in programming.

• Substantial knowledge of human anatomy and physiological function as it relates to health and fitness.

• General knowledge of principles for dealing with people of various ages and from various socioeconomic groups.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to follow physician instructions as related to customers with various therapeutic and health needs.

• Ability to perform detailed and accurate assessments.

• Ability to maintain flexibility in completing assigned tasks and duties while meeting the needs of customers.

• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of customer service needs.

• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language.

• Ability to understand and follow and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions, and use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions.

• Ability to apply integrity, ingenuity, inventiveness, and empathy in the performance of assigned tasks.

Character:

• 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 citizens' 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.

• Respect the opinions of others and demonstrate a reasonable relationship with employees, supervisors, and others.

• Accepts and performs in a timely and effective manner changes in work assignments and/or how work is performed.

Working Conditions (more detailed essential physical job functions available upon request):

• The principal duties of this class are performed in a recreational facility environment.

The City of Nampa has a Drug/Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy. Any offer of employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test and background check. The City of Nampa is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This position may close before the closing date.