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

JOB TITLE: Performance Trainer

REPORTS TO: Sports and Recreation Ministry Director - Lonsdale/West

STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt (approximately 20 hours/week)

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. Maintain a clean and organized environment.
• 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. 
• Track and report participation, BMI, and outcome data as required, provide measurements as needed, and create and analyze reports to create improvement plans. 
• 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. 

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.