Address: 805 NE Jefferson
Location: Blue Springs, MO
Application Deadline: Available Year-round
Position: 2 Part-time, Unpaid
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Description
Central Jackson County Fire Protection District (CJCFPD) comprises of 5 fire stations and 1 training center located in the Blue Spring and Grain Valley area, totaling over 200 career firefighters and over 30 administrative and management personnel. Our department has a Health and Wellness Committee that focuses on the wellbeing of its firefighters. Each station has its own fitness center and one fitness office that contain fitness assessment tools. Our department has 6 American Council on Exercise (ACE ) peer-fitness trainers and they are also career firefighters. Our committee is training to instill a true wellness program as well.
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for supporting the overall direction and development of the Health and Wellness programs for employees at Central Jackson County Fire Protection District (CJCFPD). Interns will support the facilitation of fitness assessments (including health history, height, weight, circumference measurements, body composition, heart rate, blood pressure, submax VO2 treadmill testing, flexibility testing through the use of a sit and reach test, and muscular strength and endurance tests utilizing push-up and sit-up protocols); conduct equipment orientations including both cardiovascular equipment and resistance equipment; provide one-on-one training, nutritional advice and exercise prescriptions; help ensure a safe and clean facility by checking equipment, addressing and correcting malfunctions and maintaining an adequate inventory of supplies; chart member attendance and progress; support the development of incentive programs and motivation programs; assist with health promotion activities, including seminars, lectures and workshops on a variety of health and wellness topics including nutritional topics, time and stress management and relaxation techniques; assist with other fitness center programs that could include: flu shots, wellness messages, health screenings, blood drives, smoking cessation, body composition and blood pressure checks, and charitable events, and wellness website maintenance.
Requirements
Qualifications: B.S. in Exercise Science, Physical Education, Nutrition and Dietetics, Wellness and Movement, Exercise Health Related Field, Junior and above. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work a flexible schedule. Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast paced work environment. CPR & First Aid Certified. Be committed to encourage and motivate others to exercise and maintain healthy lifestyle through personal example.
