Agility Instructor (Part-Time)

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed at moving the city towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

About the role

The Applicant Instigation Unit (AIU) Agility Team is searching for a proactive team member interested in improving lives through health and fitness and advancing effective trauma-sensitive wellness and fitness programs designed to optimize the capacity to meet the physical and mental demands of working in a correctional environment. The ideal candidate must be able to walk and/or stand in an assigned area for approximately eight (8) hours continuously. Applicants should be excited for the opportunity to build and grow a thriving fitness and wellness focus for leading candidates to successfully complete the Agility Fitness Test and exercise resilience as a NYC Department of Correction Employee.

This position requires the ability to travel and work at various NYC Department of Correction locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform Candidate Assessment by administering the NYCD Physical Agility Test.
• Verbally communicate Agility Test debrief to candidates and physically demonstrate proper form/techniques required to perform the NYCD Physical Agility Test.
• Complete tasks as assigned and directed by Supervisor.
• Complete Agility Test Stats Report.
• Complete daily Candidates’ Fitness Progress Report.
• Efficiently assess, design, and conduct fitness and wellness trainings to improve strength, endurance, mobility, injury prevention, and stress management for candidates and correction staff.
• Conduct individual and group fitness training and wellness exercises for uniform and non-uniform staff at various department locations.
• Perform administrative functions which include responding to emails, copying, filing, and faxing.
• Exercise the ability to set up gym equipment, run, and lift up to 150 lbs.
• Contribute to team effort for accomplishing related results.
• Ensure that accurate information is timely documented and communicated across various department units.

Requirements

• Certification in First Aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) issued by the American Red Cross or other organization having an equivalent certification program recognized by the employing agency.
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a major in nutrition, exercise physiology, health and fitness, physical education, or a closely related field, plus 4 years of full-time paid experience in one or more of these areas, 1 year of which must have been in teaching exercise techniques; or
• Associate degree from an accredited college with a major in nutrition, exercise physiology, health and fitness, physical education, or a closely related field, plus 6 years of full-time paid experience in one or more of these areas, 1 year of which must have been in teaching exercise techniques.

Preferred Skills

• A degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Human Movement, Physical Education, Athletic Training, or a similar degree.
• Credible certification such as the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) CSCS/TSAC-F/CPT, ISSA, LouKa Public Safety Wellness Instructor, National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM), Fitforce, or similar.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality, excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office proficiency (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel) and DOC medical standards regarding Agility testing.
• Experience leading group fitness or wellness programs.
• Valid driver's license is preferred and access to a personal vehicle to facilitate travel between worksites.

Benefits

• 55-a Program: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website.
• Residency Requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Pay

$29.38 – $33.79 per hour