The posting
Division: Community Wellness
Reports to: Fitness Manager
Worksite: Fitness Center and other communities
LLBO Status: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes
License/Certification Requirements: Must hold a current Cardiopulmonary Certification (CPR) and hold a First Aid certification. Must have a valid MN driver’s license, current insurance or be insurable.
Summary: The purpose of this position is to function as a Wellness Specialist Tier 1 for the Diabetes Fitness Program by promoting physical activity.
Education Requirements and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED required.
Personal Interest in Fitness and willingness to learn.
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
Basic knowledge of the relationship of diabetes and exercise preferred.
Basic knowledge of components of physical fitness and exercise programming preferred. These components include cardiovascular fitness, strength/resistance training, and flexibility/range of motion training.
Basic knowledge of signs and symptoms of overexertion, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, heart attack and stroke preferred.
Ability to establish helping relationships with clients by setting aside personal needs to help individuals achieve important goals and healthy behaviors through exercise.
Must be knowledgeable of daily operations, policies and procedures of the Fitness Center.
Good oral and written communication skills and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision is required.
A self-starter and ability to multi-task.
Pre-employment drug testing is mandatory for all Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe positions.
Supervisory Duties:
None
Duties/Responsibilities:
Responsible to supervise and monitor fitness program participants as it relates to their personal exercise plan (PEP).
Responsible for being on the exercise floor and overseeing participants exercise session to include setting time and intensity on equipment and equipment use instruction and recommendations that include proper from and technique of exercise.
Check and document heart rate, blood pressure and blood sugar as assigned.
Document daily exercise activity information on activity log; check for accuracy and record verbal/physical comments as it relates to exercise performance.
Sign up new members using membership packet and giving Fitness Center facility tours.
Clean and dust equipment in accordance to facility standards.
Use software to check-in members and update information on a daily basis.
Performs opening and closing duties of the Fitness Center as scheduled.
Performs regular routine servicing and repairs on exercise equipment for maintenance. Report any concerns to Fitness Manager.
Assist in the coordination and implementation of community-based activities.
Promote a safe, healthy exercise environment by basic cleaning duties of the fitness floor and other cleaning tasks as assigned.
Attend and or conduct all mandatory meetings and trainings as required.
Maintain confidentiality and professional ethics at all times.
Travel in and out of the state on a possibly regular basis.
Understanding and sensitivity to Native American culture.
Adhere to policies governing staff conduct.
All other related duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
This position requires lifting, carrying, spotting, loading, unloading free weights that may weigh up to 60 lbs. Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing/pulling and carrying repetitively.
Will involve repetition in demonstrating use of exercise equipment, form, technique of such equipment.
Ability to drive in all weather conditions.
Exposure to infectious and communicable disease is frequent in a health club setting.
Subject to internal working conditions.
Non-smoking environment.



