Principal Training Officer (Fitn & Healt) at eThekwini Municipality

Key Responsibility Areas

• Develops and maintains fitness and health programmes, supervising physical training sessions and ensuring compliance with program requirements.
• Assess physical fitness of staff and applicants for appointment.
• Prepares specifications for gymnasium equipment, ensures compatibility of equipment for physical training needs and assists in maintaining gymnasium equipment.
• Mentors and advises supervisory Officers and monitors their presentation of physical training.
• Develops criteria for determining effectiveness of physical fitness programmes and uses such criteria in preparing statistical reports.
• Assists in developing procedures to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and ensures the safety of personnel undergoing physical training.
• Monitors and co-ordinates the Departments Medical Surveillance Programme.
• Advises the Operations Divisions Officers regarding fitness assessments of personnel for performance appraisals and incapacity investigations and referrals.
• Provides administration to the Department.

Competencies

• Communication.
• Planning and organising.
• Advocacy or negotiation.
• Capacity building.
• Advocate for wellness.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Action and outcome orientation.
• Learning orientation.

Essential Requirements

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Sports Science or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• Valid First Aid Level III certificate or to be obtained within 6 months from date of appointment.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license
• 3 Years relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in Sports Science or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• 4 Years relevant experience.