Personal Trainer Head Coach Special Population

Rock Steady Boxing, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A nonprofit health organization in Indianapolis is seeking an experienced Head Coach to lead group boxing classes for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and appropriate fitness certifications. Responsibilities include designing workouts, ensuring participant safety, and overseeing assistants. Join us to empower individuals and make a difference in their lives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related experience is required.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
• Certifications in personal training are required.

Responsabilités

• Design and lead group boxing classes for individuals with Parkinson’s disease.
• Delegate duties to assistant coaches and volunteers.
• Monitor safety throughout class.

Connaissances

Energetic workouts design

Ability to modify exercises

Safety monitoring

Experience with Parkinson's patients

Formation

Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.)

NCCA-accredited personal training certification

CPR certification

AED certification

First Aid Certification

Description du poste

Rock Steady Boxing, Inc. is looking for energetic and enthusiastic people who are committed to empowering people with Parkinson’s disease to fight back.

At Rock Steady Boxing, you have an opportunity to be a hero by changing what is possible. We combine work, well-being, and fun with a purpose-driven mindset. We value creativity, joyfulness, trust, community, and collaboration. We are backed by an evidence-based approach that focuses on the individual.

AboutRock Steady Boxing, Inc.

Rock Steady Boxing, Inc. (RSB), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, gives people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) hope by improving their quality of life through a non-contact boxing-based fitness program.

Founded in 2006 in Indianapolis, IN, RSB operates a 200+-member fitness facility for people living with PD. Additionally, RSB headquarters provides training and education for over 800 RSB affiliate locations and 2,800 coaches worldwide.

Head Coach/Group Class Instructor

Reports to: Coaching Manager/Chief Scientific Officer

Supervises: Assistant Coaches, Volunteers, Interns

Rock Steady Boxing, Inc. (RSB) is searching for an experienced fitness professional to lead group boxing classes for people with Parkinson’s disease at its headquarters facility, located in Indianapolis, IN.

Job Summary:

The Head Coach will design and lead Rock Steady Boxing group classes for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. The Head Coach is responsible for creating energetic workouts which take Parkinson’s boxers through a rigorous high-intensity workout depending on class and ability level. A great Head Coach can suggest modifications for each exercise while also offering corrective exercise when needed. Head Coaches are responsible for delegating duties to assistant coaches and volunteers to help throughout group classes, depending on individual boxers’ needs. Head Coaches monitor safety throughout class and are able to respond in an emergency if needed.

Other Responsibilities May Include:

• Helping boxers putting on gloves/wraps during class
• Assisting boxers safely (with help as needed) for situations such as getting up/down from the floor, or other situations in which the boxer cannot safely complete a motion on their own.
• Helping gym staff maintain cleanliness of gym by disinfecting common areas.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Previous supervisory experience is preferred. Required/Preferred training and/or certifications include:

• NCCA-accredited personal training certification (including, but not limited to the following):
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer
  • American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer
  • American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification
• First Aid Certification