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CrossFit Adult and Kids Trainer

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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Applications Close: Sun 06 Sep 2020

For further information please contact Leilani.Sikkema@linkps.com

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CrossFit FMTG CrossFit FMTG is a new fitness business in Vanuatu that has been operating since October

2019 as an affiliate under CrossFit Inc. We provide opportunities for CrossFit functional

training and coaching for adults and children. We run CrossFit classes for all ranges of

fitness abilities for adults, kids, pre-teens and teens.

We also provide strength and conditioning training opportunities for Vanuatu national

athletes through the various Vanuatu sporting federations.

Duties and

Responsibilitie

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A CrossFit Trainer is required to lead, instruct, and motivate individuals or groups in

exercise activities, including cardiovascular exercise, gymnastics movements, strength

training, and stretching. There is a requirement to work with people of all ages and skill

levels in the conduct of these activities.

Specific Duties are:

 Plan individual and group CrossFit classes for adolescents and adults with

international programming support

 Setup of CrossFit sessions

 Conduct general and specific warm-ups

 Demonstrate how to conduct various exercises and routines

 Provide corrective techniques for individual clients as part of group sessions

 Provide scaling exercises during workouts or classes for different levels of fitness

and skill

 Clean up of fitness sessions

 Monitor clients’ progress and provide individual feedback

 Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations on sports, recreational activities,

and the use of exercise equipment within a facility and in surrounding areas

 Give clients general information or resources about nutrition, weight control, and

lifestyle issues

 Give emergency first aid if needed

Additional duties may include:

 Handling cash payment for casual members,

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 Advising potential clients on membership deals and classes,

 Conducting basic anthropometric assessments,

 Capacity building of future CrossFit trainers, and

 Giving tours of the gym facility.

Period of

Employment

October 2020 ongoing (dependant on permits and affiliation)

The instructor would be required to work for a minimum of 15 hours per week across 5 –

6 days per week with opportunity for additional class and personal training hours based

on demand, with associated set up and clean-up requirements. Timings are flexible.

Detailed international programming support for kids and adults’ classes will be provided

by the company.

Qualifications

& Experience

Qualifications

Essential:

 CrossFit Level 1 Certification

 CrossFit Kids Certification

Desirable:

 Valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) issued by recognised

training institution

 Certificate Level III Group Fitness Certification (Not required for initial

employment)

 Working with Children Certification (or similar)

For any specialist training provided, specialist training certificates or qualification should

be held. Examples of this are:

 Certificate Level 4 - Personal Training

 Gymnastic Level Certification

 Strength and Conditioning Level certification

 Kettlebell Level Certification

 Olympic Weightlifting Certification

 Suspension Training

 Adaptive Training

Experience

The following is considered essential experience:

 5 years’ experience being involved in, or teaching, CrossFit classes with adults

 3 years’ experience teaching CrossFit to kids.

 Planning and running CrossFit events

 Judging CrossFit events

Qualities CrossFit Trainers should also possess the following specific qualities: