HITT INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 1

Duties

Provides physical fitness training to authorized patrons to include: Active Duty, Retirees, Family Members and Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian employees.  Organizes and conducts physical fitness assessments to include:  screening and risk stratification, measurement and evaluation of an individual’s aerobic capacity, body fat percentage, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, blood pressure, and interpretation of assessment results.  Additional responsibilities may include, but not limited to; providing HITT group exercise classes and conducting lectures.  Provides individualized exercise plans.  Provides instruction and consultation on proper exercise techniques to individual and groups, and implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive fitness program to improve aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, body composition and flexibility.  Instructs patrons in proper use of exercise equipment while training and informs on methods to self-monitor progress either verbally or in writing   use of equipment, safety and well-being.  Coordinates with command representatives to develop and implement physical fitness programming for Active Duty military personnel.

Incumbent will work with populations deemed to be healthy, with no health risk factors, and who were not referred by a physician. May participate in general front desk duties such as; registering patrons, collecting exercise fees, and maintaining attendance and appropriate accounting records.  Assists in general housekeeping duties such as; cleaning, mopping, and sweeping floors and maintaining exercise equipment in proper condition.

Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner.  Takes action to solve problems quickly.  Alerts the higher-level supervisor or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.  Adheres to safety regulations and standards.  Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.  Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.  Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.  One year of experience within the health/fitness industry is preferred.  Possess and maintain a basic level certification from a nationally accredited certifying organization or obtain within three months of hire.  Complete and pass HITT in-house training within three months of hire.  Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of and skill to administer fitness assessments, progressive individual fitness plans and proper exercise techniques.  Knowledge of established exercise principles, concepts and techniques to plan and conduct fitness testing, interpret results and develop fitness plans.  Possess a current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or obtain within 6 months of hire.  This is a mixed position where the incumbent must be able to lift and carry objects up to 45lbs independently and objects over 45lbs with assistance.

NOTE:  Once required training for HITT Instructor-Level 2 is successfully completed and a minimum of 6 months in the Level-1 position, employee(s) will automatically be converted to HITT Instructor-Level 2 position.