Fitness Coach

Job Summary:

The Fitness Coach will instruct and/or coach groups or individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities in exercise activities, demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures to improve their skills by modifying the exercises based upon the participants’ ability.

Reports To:

• President/CEO of ABC Hopes

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Instructs participants individually and in class settings in order to improve daily functional fitness skills.
• Observes participants and informs them of their current abilities and helps to improve the components of their skills.
• Monitors participants’ progress and adapts programs as needed via a quarterly assessment.
• Plans routines, chooses appropriate music, and selects different movements for the focus of each workout depending on each participant’s capabilities and limitations.
• Evaluates participants abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develops suitable training programs to meet special requirements. Teaches proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion.
• Explains and enforces safety rules for the specific workout, and the use of exercise equipment.
• Provides students with information and resources regarding nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle issues.
• Administers emergency first aid and follow company protocol for incident reporting.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to maintain a calm and patient demeanor with all participants, staff, and families.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of exercise science and fitness techniques and being able to breakdown movement patterns.
• Fluent understanding of nutrition and diet.
• Strong communication skills verbal and written with all persons within the company, participants, and families
• Demonstrated ability to lead classes effectively.
• Attend monthly department meetings to receive company or program updates, provide feedback, and attend training opportunities.
• Submit a monthly progress report, highlighting the activities and areas of improvement.

Education and Experience:

• At least two years of experience as a fitness trainer working in a gym or with individuals with disabilities.
• Certification is preferred as a personal trainer or a fitness instructor.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, jumping throughout hard surfaces.
• Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 45 pounds at a time (using proper lifting techniques).
• Must be able to assist participants who have physical difficulties by spotting them through the exercises.
• Must be able to kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push (sled 45 pounds), and pull to assist and teach participants throughout the day.