Personal Trainer

Personal Trainer

Department: Wellness

Program: Health Systems

Reports to: Wellness Director

Employment Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule: 40 Hours/52 Weeks

Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

Job Summary

The Personal Trainer 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. Work with customers (Un'ina) of all ages and skill levels. Ensure the safety of Un'ina and monitor them whilethey are using the physical activity area (gym) or during traditional seasonal activities outside of the Dena'ina Wellness Center facility.

Essential Functions

• Be visible to users of the physical activity area, greet un'ina as they enter with a hello and smile, and facilitate electronic check in and out, orient un'ina 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 un'ina 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 un'ina 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 un'ina-centered action planning utilizing motivational interviewing principles
• Participate in continuous quality improvement process and un'ina 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

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
• Walk (Move, Traverse)
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
• Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
• Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion

OSHA Categories

• Category I - Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue

Equipment and Tools

List Equipment used for job: Gym equipment, hand weights, medicine balls, kettle bells, balance balls, and similar exercise equipment. Computer, scanner, fax, copier and other office equipment

List Tools:

Drives KIT or Personal Vehicle: Personal vehicle and Kenaitze vehicle

Travel

• Local
• In-State
• Out-of-State

Comments: Travel may be required for training

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• Knowledge and experience working with Alaska Native/American Indian people preferred
• Able to provide courteous, collaborative and culturally-honoring service to all un'inas, staff and visitors, and must be a team player

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities

License/Certification

• 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)

Special Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient use of personal computer including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.

*Memorandum of Understanding: Serves as documented evidence that the Kenaitze Indian Tribe has expressed the ineligibility of an employee to operate motor vehicles owned, leased or rented by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, or to operate a personal vehicle on behalf of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe.