JOB SUMMARY
This position assists in planning, coordinating and implementing fitness activities for the Police Department and performs related work as required. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Plans and implements fitness/wellness programs and activities; works with program partners and designs new fitness activities and revises existing programs as needed;
• Supervises activities including: responds to participant and member questions, provides, inspects and reviews fitness programs, and checks all equipment for cleanliness and safety;
• Develops and coordinates on going staff training; initiates formal training programs, evaluates staff progress, and reviews safety and emergency procedures for all staff to include contract employees and personal trainers;
• Establishes, implements, and oversees member health screenings, fitness assessments, and exercise program design following ACSM guidelines;
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by remaining current with industry trends and acquiring necessary continuing education credits for certification;
• Coordinates and schedules all fitness activities;
• Reviews, updates, and keeps on file verifications of fitness staff required certifications;
• Assists with promotion of all fitness programming;
• Monitors and manages the proper use of all gym equipment and accessories to include the recommendation on repair or replacement of used and damaged equipment.
• Develop, implements, and oversees a fitness program designed for all Police Basic Candidate Students designed to improve their overall health and successfully participate in the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy program.
• Develop, implements, and oversees specific exercise programs directly related to police training during certifications or recertification proficiency programs.
• Develop, implements, and oversees specific exercise programs that aide in the development of Police specialized assignments.
• Performs general clerical work as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, attending meetings, answering the telephone, etc.; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• Associate’s degree preferred in exercise physiology, physical education, health promotion, exercise science, recreation management or closely related field;
• Three (3) years of relevant prior experience;
• Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License;
• Nationally recognized CPR and First Aid certifications or able to be certified in the same.
• International Sports Sciences Association, ISSA, or equivalent nationally recognized organization –Personal Trainer Certification and Nutritionist Certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and/or calculating ratios, rates and percentages;

• Ability to express excellent interpersonal, communication, supervisory and organizational skills;

• Ability to coordinate or determine time, place or sequence of operations or activities based on analysis of data or information and may implement and report on operations and activities;

• Ability to provide information, guidance or assistance to people to directly facilitate task accomplishment; may give directions or assignments to helpers or assistants;

• Ability to handle or use machines, tools or equipment requiring brief instruction or experience, such as computers for data entry, fax machines, copiers, telephones or similar equipment; may service office machines, including adding paper and changing toner;

• Ability to perform coordinating work involving guidelines and rules, with constant problem-solving;

• Ability to read routine sentences, instructions, regulations, procedures or work orders; writing routine sentences and completing routine job forms and incident reports; speaking routine sentences using proper grammar;

• Ability to perform specialized technical or entry-level professional work requiring general understanding of operating policies and procedures and their application to problems not previously encountered; application of specialized technical or professional principles and practices or the use of a wide range of administrative methods in the solution of problems; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results and occasional exposure to unusual pressure; and

• Ability to take action of others, requiring almost constant decisions affecting co-workers, customers or others in the general public; works in a moderately fluid environment with guidelines and rules, but frequent variations from the routine.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and/or calculating ratios, rates and percentages;
• Ability to express excellent interpersonal, communication, supervisory and organizational skills;
• Ability to coordinate or determine time, place or sequence of operations or activities based on analysis of data or information and may implement and report on operations and activities;
• Ability to provide information, guidance or assistance to people to directly facilitate task accomplishment; may give directions or assignments to helpers or assistants;
• Ability to handle or use machines, tools or equipment requiring brief instruction or experience, such as computers for data entry, fax machines, copiers, telephones or similar equipment; may service office machines, including adding paper and changing toner;
• Ability to perform coordinating work involving guidelines and rules, with constant problem-solving;
• Ability to read routine sentences, instructions, regulations, procedures or work orders; writing routine sentences and completing routine job forms and incident reports; speaking routine sentences using proper grammar;
• Ability to perform specialized technical or entry-level professional work requiring general understanding of operating policies and procedures and their application to problems not previously encountered; application of specialized technical or professional principles and practices or the use of a wide range of administrative methods in the solution of problems; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results and occasional exposure to unusual pressure; and
• Ability to take action of others, requiring almost constant decisions affecting co-workers, customers or others in the general public; works in a moderately fluid environment with guidelines and rules, but frequent variations from the routine.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,243.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an Associate's degree in Exercise Physiology, Physical Education, Health Promotion, Exercise Science, Recreation Management or closely related field?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Fitness Coordinator: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)
• Certified Personal Trainer (Required)
• Certified Nutritionist (Required)

Work Location: In person