Community Outreach Fitness Technician

Position Summary

The Z.O.N.E. Fitness Monitor will promote wellness, quality‑of‑life improvement, chronic disease education, and lifestyle changes within the community. The role provides support to fitness groups and individualized physical activities that are monitored and documented with PCC documentation, assists clients and community members in building skills and improving lifestyle management abilities, coordinates with personnel of all functions of the Z.O.N.E. Fitness Center, and collaborates with the Special Diabetes Program for Indians to implement community and group educational classes in fitness/diabetes curricula.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet and greet every incoming client/member and perform the intake process when necessary.
• Open and close the Z.O.N.E. Fitness Center according to schedule.
• Perform daily duties such as cleaning, emptying trash, and folding towels.
• Record daily membership information.
• Maintain safety and security for self and others within the fitness center.
• Monitor and assist clients/members who are exercising in the fitness center.
• Assist in creating classes for community members to educate on proper technique and strength conditioning.
• Perform community outreach duties as needed.
• Collect data for prevention classes, screenings, BMI measurements, and physical activities.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other programs to establish events for youth and adults focused on chronic disease prevention and healthy lifestyle adoption.
• Develop and implement appropriate physical activity programs and schedules for the health program and community.
• Enter data into the tracking database.
• Recruit and monitor participants for program‑funded grants/contracts, including the Special Diabetes Prevention Initiative.
• Provide support to the Community Health Coordinator for all Special Diabetes Program activities.
• Report program operational information and activities to the Community Health Coordinator and Tribal Health Director.
• Maintain client files and necessary documentation for grant purposes.
• Perform any other duties as directed by the ESTH Director.

Requirements

• No felonies or DUI convictions within the last 3 years.
• CH​R certification within the first 90 days of employment; recertification required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Pre‑employment drug test required; subject to random drug tests.
• First aid and CPR certification within the first 90 days of employment.
• Ability to lift at least 40 lb.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Obtain Personal Trainer Certification, Native Youth Fitness Leader and Medical Condition Exercise Certifications within 6 months of employment.
• Complete Lifestyle Coach Certification.
• Willingness to travel for training to acquire skills that benefit program functionality.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends, and after‑hours as needed for SDPI programs, events, and activities.
• Commitment to exercise professionalism and ethical conduct through honesty, integrity, respect, trust, and accountability.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Specializes in promoting physical activity and wellness within tribal communities.
• Ability to interact effectively and supportively with people of all backgrounds; strong team‑player mindset.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and multitask.
• Knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention programs; ability to prioritize community‑based health initiatives designated by SDPI Coordinator and ESTH Director.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) and Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Hangouts, Drive).
• Fitness certification preferred, but motivated individuals can be trained.