LEAD FITNESS SPECIALIST

Closing Date: February 04, 2025 @ 4:00 P.M.(MST)

Salary Range: $23.52 - $28.69/hour

**APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID, UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVERS LICENSE**

**RESUMES AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED**

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct oversight to Wellness staff when Wellness supervisors are out of the office.
• Provides leadership, mentorship and guidance to Wellness staff.
• Identifies performance improvement projects and develops and initiates needed changes with the assistance of Wellness supervisors.
• Conducts fitness consultations and/or presentations and orientates patients who fall within specific categories: low risk (those undiagnosed or free from chronic disease) to high risk (those who display multiple risk factors or are diagnosed with chronic disease, such as diabetes).
• Monitors and evaluates the progress of patients, with safety being the number one priority.
• Provides current/up-to-date exercise education/trends to patients, employees and community members.
• Retrieves and reviews patient’s medical, laboratory, and pharmacy history using the Electronic Health Record (EHR) prior to conducting the initial fitness assessment.
• Conducts clinical exercise prescription, fitness assessments, patient consultation and collaborates with healthcare providers in accordance with proper exercise guidelines.
• Completes all administrative requirements associated with each patient’s fitness program.
• Recognizes signs and symptoms of exhaustion, changes in behavior and cognitive ability during physical activity.
• Plans and facilitates group activities and/or individualized training for clients, staff, and community members in order to expand services and increase public awareness of chronic disease control and prevention.
• Promotes health and wellness initiatives via telephone, social media, and internet in addition to other communication options.
• Communicates effectively with medical health providers regarding patient’s changes in blood glucose levels, subjective limitations or concerns due to exercise and/or appropriate referrals.
• Provides consultation to professional and paraprofessional staff and to other programs at the local, tribal, state, and federal levels regarding the effects of exercise on chronic disease.
• Participates in routine records maintenance in compliance with the Privacy Act, HIPAA and FDIHB policies.
• Completes all departmental Quality Monitoring Reports and forms in order to properly track patient, program and employee progress.
• Keeps the Wellness team (Fitness Specialist/Fitness Health Techs/Wellness Aides/Medical Support Assistants) fully briefed and aware of overall gym operations, including group fitness classes, activities, programs and pertinent information related to processes and procedures.
• Understands all Wellness Center policies to ensure precaution and safety amongst all staff, patients, and members of the facility.
• Becomes familiar with reporting processes regarding safety, quality, etc. Ensures effective communication with Wellness Supervisors on all reports.
• Consistently reviews staff schedule to ensure staff coverage is maintained for daily operations.
• Assists with front desk operations which include financials, scheduling, etc.
• Conducts, completes and submits all monthly Environmental safety rounds to quality services on time.
• Assists Wellness Supervisors with completing performance reviews (Clinical, Community and Employee).
• Models healthy and professional behavior at all times.
• Plans, designs and implements safe and effective clinical exercise programs that target special population groups; provide general supervision of programs.
• Utilizes latest fitness research and medical knowledge in providing and evaluating health/fitness services.
• Researches evidenced based programs to implement for patients and community members after receiving approval from direct supervisor.
• Plans, designs, and implements fitness programs and events; establishes community partnership and collaboration for resources, data collection and evaluation methods.
• Provides a final report for all events, programs and services provided by FDIHB Wellness Department within a timely manner.
• Ensures effective communication between and among the multi-disciplinary teams to ensure timely and effective completion of event projects or campaigns.
• Consults with other member of FDIHB departments regarding clinical application and services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MANDATORY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Three (3) years of direct work experience.

Education: Bachelor's of Science in Kinesiology, Sports Medicine or related field.

Certificate: Valid American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification.

Valid National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) accredited Personal Training certification.

Please email degree or transcripts to Loren.Begay@fdihb.org

NAVAJO/INDIAN PREFERENCE

FDIHB and its facilities are located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary or secondary preference have been fully considered.

Salary : $24 - $29