Fitness Coach

Job Summary:

The Fitness Coach works under the direction of the Wellness Director to lead, instruct and motivate individuals or groups in exercise activities, including cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and stretching.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be visible to users of the physical activity area, greet individuals as they enter with a hello and smile, and facilitate electronic check in and out, orient individuals to physical activity area, equipment, schedule and activities; obtain appropriate electronic data collection and waiver(s)
• Provide personal training, fitness evaluation, and develop fitness programming in collaboration with the Wellness staff team and other tribal programs
• Conduct daily maintenance, cleaning and checks in activity area and report any issues to Director
• Demonstrate how to safely conduct exercises and routines, observe individuals exercising and demonstrate correct techniques to avoid injury and improve fitness, anticipate potential risks of injury, take measures to remove them, and in the event of injury, implement emergency response
• Provide alternative exercises during workouts or classes for different levels of fitness and skill under the direction of Wellness Director and/or Physical Therapist
• Provide individuals with information or resources about nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle choices as requested from the approved materials in the Lifestyle Coaching toolkit, and facilitate warm transfer/referral to appropriate care team member
• Provide individuals-centered action planning utilizing motivational interviewing principles
• Participate in continuous quality improvement process and individual satisfaction activities and participate in care team training and learning activities
• Maintain a personal level of physical, mental and spiritual wellness appropriate to serve as a role model
• Lead exercise activities appropriate to certification
• Participate in traditional seasonal activities including harvesting, preservation, preparation and presentation of traditional foods
• Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance

Working Conditions:

This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge and experience working with Alaska Native/American Indian people preferred
• Able to provide courteous, collaborative and culturally-honoring service to all individuals, staff and visitors, and must be a team player
• Preferred: Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities
• Group fitness instructor, personal fitness trainer, or specialized fitness instructor certification
• Behavioral Health Aide certification preferred
• CPR and AED certification
• State of Alaska Food Worker Card
• Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy, or obtain within 90 days of hire, or, with approval of the hiring manager, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in lieu of having a driver's license to perform the required duties of the position (If Applicable)