This fitness trainer role involves conducting client consultations, designing exercise programs, and providing fitness education within a wellness center. The position suits a trainer who can administer assessments, communicate with healthcare providers, and ensure proper use of gym equipment.
Responsibilities
Conduct client consultations to obtain health history and perform risk stratification for cardiovascular disease to determine plan for exercise design
Administer fitness assessments based on feedback and results from client consultation
Assist clients with fitness and health-related goal setting
Design and implement safe, effective, and appropriate exercise programs for individuals who are apparently healthy or have medical clearance to exercise
Retrieve and review health history and PAR-Q forms prior to initial visit to ensure client is healthy and medically cleared to exercise
Communicate with healthcare providers including Medical Doctors or Advanced Practice Clinicians to determine safe exercise programming for clients, as needed
Provide up-to-date and evidence-based exercise education to all wellness center users
Instruct clients and wellness center users to use gym equipment properly
Demonstrate proper exercise technique and form to clients and wellness center users who are at various fitness levels
Utilize latest fitness research in providing and evaluating health and fitness services
Clean fitness facility and all machines/equipment daily, while logging date/time of when if occurred
Educate members/patients on fitness facility equipment operations
Ensure all members, patients, employees, and visitors are compliant with all Wellness Center guidelines and policies
Perform general maintenance duties including, but not limited to, restocking supplies on a regular basis
Respond to emergent situations within facility and activate emergency protocols when necessary
Provide oversight of all patients, members, and visitors during high trafficked hours
Plan, design, and implement fitness programs and events that meet the needs of wellness center users
Teach a minimum of five (5) group fitness classes on a monthly basis
Establish effective and efficient data collection and evaluation methods on fitness center services
Assist Fitness Center Supervisor with maintaining fitness floor equipment and equipment layout that are within national facility guidelines, including, but not limited to, submitting work orders for maintenance, cleanliness, safe operation, inventory, and inspection of machines and equipment
Maintain client schedule in membership software
Upkeep and maintain client information in an organized manner within membership software and filing system
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Complete all departmental Quality Monitoring Reports and forms in order to properly track client, program, and employee progress
Provide a final report for all events, programs, and services provided by FDIHB Wellness Department within a timely manner
Ensure efficient communication between and among the multi-disciplinary teams to ensure timely and effective completion of event projects or campaigns
Consult with other members of FDIHB departments regarding application and services
Assist all Wellness Supervisors with needs related to fitness floor activities and administrative duties, as needed
Assist with front desk operations which include, but not limited to, member registration, financials, scheduling, etc.
Act as the Fitness Center Supervisor, as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Two (2) years of direct work experience
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Kinesiology and/or related field or equivalent experience
Valid, unrestricted insurable driver's license
Resumes and references are required
Completion, or requirement to obtain, within six (6) months of starting employment the following certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) or other NCCA accredited Personal Training Certification
Important Details
Schedule: shift work including early morning, late evening, and weekend coverage; may be called upon to work some holidays
Application deadline: October 29, 2026 @ 4:00 P.M. (MST)
Other Conditions
Navajo/Indian Preference: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference; 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.
About the Company
FDIHB and its facilities are located within the Navajo Nation.
