Performance Trainer

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Join a team that is passionately committed to a vision for Knoxville’s youth that ensures every child in every neighborhood has the opportunity for a full life. (John 10:10) Supporting this vision, Emerald Youth Foundation, a Christian organization, is engaging 3,000 youth and their families with faith, learning, and health related programs and initiatives. Emerald Charter Schools, a K-8 Knox County public school, was launched by Emerald Youth and remains a partner organization

BENEFITS:  

• Medical, Dental, Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance paid 100% for employee.
• Voluntary benefits available for family members
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays

JOB SUMMARY:The Performance Trainer develops, plans, and manages performance training programs for Emerald Youth Foundation’s assigned neighborhood connecting and engaging with residents of all ages in the community allowing them to become physically and spiritually active and instilling life-long active lifestyles. This role will help recruit participants (and any needed volunteers) and develop individual performance training plans to help accomplish the goals the participant desires.   

 ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Develop and implement approaches that identify and recruit neighborhood participants to connect with performance training program.
• Prepare individual performance training plans based on the needs and desires of the participant.
• Train the participant in the proper use of the equipment and help the participant implement the performance training plan as necessary. Track, monitor and report progress and change plan as needed.
• Care for the workout room ensuring equipment is in good condition and recommending what to purchase/replace.
• Develop relationships that lead to family engagement with Emerald Youth Foundation. Connect uninvolved participants to neighborhood programs to help ensure youth are getting relationally and comprehensively engaged.
• Ensure constraints or leakage are identified that could keep children, youth and young adults from being comprehensively engaged or meeting outcomes. Seek solutions working collaboratively with others to attempt and resolve issues so youth can move forward in ministry initiatives.
• Work closely with human resources in the selection process of any new performance training-related team members for the area. Recruit, communicate, and engage relationally with core volunteers.  Ensure candidates are screened through human resources and volunteer attendance is entered into database.  Create a culture for securing support from indigenous population in both volunteering and employment and manage HR people systems in area as needed.
• Work with neighborhood team to develop objective performance measurements for program to ensure consistent high-quality performance is met and development opportunities are recognized and addressed. Train volunteers as needed to support the performance training program.  Instill and encourage spiritual disciplines for all members and help the team to grow and become better through high standards, discipleship, and modeling the teachings of Jesus Christ. 
• Coordinate with communications staff to promote program and confirm branding is cohesive and compliant with organizational standards. Ensure any team and uniform branding is prevalent, including FCA where applies. Consult communications team in identifying and developing recruitment materials for participants and volunteers.
• Help ensure that the program maintains sound fiscal management by ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures; and developing and maintaining any assigned budget. Submit budget recommendations as required.  Be responsible for collecting and ensuring assigned revenue is generated through

• Track and report participation, BMI, and outcome data as required, provide measurements as needed, and create and analyze reports to create improvement plans. Participate in neighborhood meetings to help ensure target numbers of young people are getting comprehensively engaged.
• Follow, implement, and ensure safety rules, regulations and procedures are followed by participants and volunteers.
• Participate in area ministry network and organization events and internal and external sports league meetings, including working outside normal schedule, as needed. Identify, support, and engage in network activities (i.e., camps, etc.) as needed.

• Maintain a current CDL and drive large vehicles/buses as needed.
• Deliver effective and timely communication.

• Manage additional projects and tasks as assigned and participate with any assigned groups or committees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Dedicated Christian with clear knowledge of the Gospel and a passion for the mission of Emerald Youth Foundation; connected to a church community; possesses a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and high moral standards. 
• Exercise Science, Sports Management, or related bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience as collegiate athlete preferred.
• NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer © certification preferred.
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist © certification preferred.
• NSCA membership preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience leading performance training programs preferred.
• Experience working in business or non-profit management preferred.
  
• Proficient in using technology as a management reporting tool and communication tool.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and business acumen.
• Ability to achieve results under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good driving record. Ability and willingness large vehicles.
• Willingness to work extended hours.
• Ability to work efficiently in a collaborative setting.

*Comprehensive engagement = target youth engaged in faith, learning, and health activities.

It is the policy of Emerald Youth Foundation (EYF) to provide employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, sex, age, or national origin.

Section 702 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides that the religious discrimination law will not apply to a religious corporation, association, educational institution or society with respect to the employment of individuals of a particular religion to perform work.