Job Announcement
Under general supervision, provides leadership on the operation, evaluation, and strategic planning of the WellFit Performance Center, to include the development and implementation of plans and programs for improving the physical fitness performance of Fairfax County emergency service personnel. Supports all WellFit Performance Center partner agencies – including the Fairfax County Police Department and Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office. Independently designs, develops, and coordinates large and complex programs and projects spanning all WellFit Performance Center partner agencies. The Supervisor of Fitness and Wellness Programs will lead and manage a diverse array of health and fitness initiatives aimed at enhancing the performance and well-being of participants, particularly within emergency services. This role involves overseeing the planning, execution, and evaluation of various fitness classes, workshops, and training programs while fostering a collaborative environment among staff and participants. Additionally, the role plays a critical role in the communication and collaboration with all partner agencies. This individual reports directly to the Fire and Rescue Department Battalion Chief of Health and Wellness.
Note: The assigned functional areas of this position are Strategic Planning, Exercise Physiology , Program coordination and management, Kinesiology, and Athletic Program management.
Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)
- Independently designs, develops, and coordinates ongoing department programs and special projects;
- Performs a wide range of professional-level management work for more than one broad administrative function including complex analysis and diverse project management in a lead capacity;
- Coordinates and manages the work of administrative, para-professional, and/or professional-level staff in the day-to-day activities of selected projects.
- Plans and conducts or oversees studies or research activities to ensure program quality, determine unmet needs or ensure efficacy of existing programs;
- Provides guidance, recommendations, and advice to departmental managers;
- Serves on committees, task forces, and management teams to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of existing management/administrative systems;
- Writes, edits, and finalizes reports and presentations and presents findings and recommendations to department senior managers.
Required Knowledge Skills And Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an-all inclusive list).
- Considerable knowledge of mission, goals, and objectives of the organizational unit, program, or activities to which incumbent is assigned;
- Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques governing management, organization, operations and programmatic services;
- Ability to identify possible solutions for solving business problems;
- Ability to evaluate proposals and solutions in terms of benefits, costs, and overall impact on the project, program, or organization;
- Ability to make oral presentations to department management, other departments, or the public;
- Ability to write detailed, accurate reports, grants, or solicitations for pertinent areas of administration;
- Ability to use word processing and presentation software to prepare documents, and to use spreadsheet and statistical analysis software packages to store, manipulate, analyze and present data;
- Ability to supervise and train staff;
- Ability to lead assigned employees, including delegating and reviewing work assignments, providing coaching and guidance, monitoring and evaluating performance, and supporting training and development planning.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in field related to the assigned functional area; Plus, four years of professional work experience within the functional area.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience within the tactical athlete performance field.
- Experience or education within Health, Exercise Physiology, or related field of science.
- Experience in a public safety or first responder agency (i.e., fire department, police department, emergency communications, etc.).
- Project management experience.
- Proven ability to work in a collaborative environment, remaining flexible to changing priorities and objectives.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications (i.e., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, etc.).
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
- Driver's License (Required)
- AED (Required)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - CPR (Required)
- Strength & Conditioning Certification -CSCC (Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches), or NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) or equivalent (Required)
- Nutrition Certification – The Essentials of Sports and Exercise Nutrition (Precision Nutrition) (Required)
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, sanctions screening and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift 20-40 lbs. with/without accommodation. Ability to remain in one position for long periods of time to assist customers at different locations. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview; may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home ( Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.
