JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Assistant Fitness Specialist

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  October 1997

 

ORG/POS #:  3380/1113

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To assist in the supervision of physical fitness programs.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general supervision from the Fitness Specialist.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Assigns and supervises the work activities of part-time fitness trainers.

 

2.         Tests fitness equipment to ensure it is safe and functioning properly.

 

3.         Develops individual fitness plans for members based on their specific needs; evaluates the effectiveness of each individual's plan.

 

4.         Teaches, or recommends the hiring of outside instructors to teach gymnastics, aerobics, and other fitness programs.

 

5.         Coordinates and supervises special demonstrations, classes and events.

 

6.         Conducts in-house training and workshops for part-time fitness center staff.

 

7.         Serves as backup to the Fitness Specialist.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Develops schedules and accepts reservations for participation in fitness programs; maintains participant rosters.

 

2.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

None.

JOB SPECIFICATION

ASSISTANT FITNESS SPECIALIST

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs work of average difficulty in assisting in the supervision of physical fitness programs.

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  October 1997

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (Illustrative)

 

Assigns and supervises the work activities of part-time fitness trainers.

 

Tests fitness equipment to ensure it is safe and functioning properly.

 

Develops individual fitness plans for members based on their specific needs; evaluates the effectiveness of each individual's plan.

 

Teaches, or recommends the hiring of outside instructors to teach gymnastics, aerobics, and other fitness programs.

 

Coordinates and supervises special demonstrations, classes and events.

 

Conducts in-house training and workshops for part-time fitness center staff.

 

Serves as backup to the Fitness Specialist.

 

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Considerable knowledge of physical fitness programs, including weight-lifting and aerobics.

 

Good knowledge of the maintenance requirements for physical fitness equipment.

 

Skill in the operation and maintenance of physical fitness equipment.

 

Ability to develop and implement physical fitness programs.

 

Ability to assign and review the work activities of part-time fitness trainers.

 

Ability to test physical fitness equipment to ensure it is safe and functioning properly.

 

Ability to develop and maintain schedules for physical fitness events.

 

Ability to coordinate and supervise special demonstrations, classes and events.

 

JOB TITLE:  Assistant Fitness Specialist

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

 

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: 

 

Completion of two (2) years of college course work in Recreation Administration, Physical Education, or a related area; at least one (1) year of experience in developing and conducting various physical fitness training programs; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.