Exercise Specialist I - Guadalupe, AZ

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

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.

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.