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As part of measures required to promote a healthy lifestyle and work-life balance within UN House, critical infrastructure such as the fitted Gymnasium have been reinstated and operational.ย
In view of the need to ensure adequate occupational health and safety (OHS) for staff members in using the Gymnasium within the workplace environment, it has become imperative to engage a Gymnasium Instructor & Fitness Trainer to coordinate activities within the UN House Gymnasium within the shortest time possible
Duties and ResponsibilitiesUnder the direct supervision ofย the UN House Manager,ย theย Gymnasium Instructor/Fitness Trainer will be responsible for the following functions and tasks:
Summary of Key Functions:
Monitor exercising customers and provide fitness assessment and feedback. Provide personal training and prescribe workout programs for customers. Develop workout programs and health promotion programs according to safe industry practices. Assist customers in safe exercising and proper body alignment. Address customer complaints and questions promptly and professionally. Provide excellent customer services. Promptly report any safety hazards and unsafe practices in and around the Gymnasium. Maintain Gymnasium & physical fitness centre in a clean, safe and organized condition at all times. Ensure that fitness equipment and tools are maintained in safe and good working conditions. Instruct correct fitness methods and lifting techniques to minimize the chances of injury. Conduct fitness classes to meet the physical abilities and interest of customers. Adhere to operating procedures and regulations of fitness facility. Report to management in need of fitness equipment maintenance and repair works. Motivate customers to continue exercises and help make healthy choices.Reporting:
Theย Gymnasium Instructor/Fitness Trainer would be reporting to theย UN House Manager.
Competenciesย Core ย Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvementsย Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexibleย Act with Determination:ย LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discriminationย
People Management (Insert below standard sentence if the position has direct reports.)
UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicatedย site.ย
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies (insert up to 7 competencies)ย Thematic Area Name Definition Business Development Knowledge Facilitation
Ability to animate individuals and communities of contributors to participate and share, particularly externally Business ManagementCommunication
Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication;ย to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, socialย media and other appropriate channels Business ManagementCustomer Satisfaction/Client Management
Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs.ย Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy.ย Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests.ย Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns. Business Management Operations Management Ability to effectively plan, organize, and oversee the Organization'sย business processes in order to convert its assets into the best results in the most efficient manner. Knowledge of relevant concepts and mechanisms Business Direction & Strategy Effective Decision Making Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one's authority, area of expertise and resources Business Direction & StrategyNegotiation and Influence
Ability to reach an understanding, persuade others, resolve points of difference, gain advantage in the outcome of dialogue, negotiates mutually acceptable solutions through compromise and creates 'win-win' situations Business DevelopmentIntegration within the UN
Ability to identity, andย integrate ย capacity and assets of the UN system,ย and engage in joint work;ย Knowledge of the UN System and ability to apply this knowledge to strategic and/or practical situations ย Required Skills and Experienceย Education: University degree in Physical Education Training or Physiotherapy or other related professions. Certification or country-specific license authorizing the incumbent to deliver Physiotherapy or Physical Fitness Training and/or services Experience: Minimum of 1 year relevant professional experience in Physical Education Training or Physiotherapy or other related professions; Familiarity with the United Nations is desirable; previous working experience with the UN System in Nigeria is an advantage. Modelling the UN values and ethical standardsย Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDPย Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptabilityย Treats all people fairly without favoritism. Excellent analytical and organizational
Language:
Excellent English language skills, verbal and written
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