UNDP has been in Nigeria since the country became independent in 1960 providing capacity building and policy development support to the Federal Government of Nigeria in areas of Governance & Peace Building, Inclusive growth and Sustainable Development.
UNDP continues to support, the government in the preparation of the second National Implementation Plan of the National Vision 20:2020.
UNDP works in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria, development partners, UN agencies, civil society and local communities to help identify local solutions to meet national development challenges through a range of interventions that combine UNDP’s expertise and comparative advantage in the areas of Governance & Peace Building, Inclusive growth and Sustainable Development.Duties And Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the UN House Manager, the 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
The Gymnasium Instructor/Fitness Trainer would be reporting to the UN House Manager.
Competencies
Core
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 improvements
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 flexible
Act with Determination: 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 discrimination
People Management (Insert below standard sentence if the position has direct reports.)
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Cross-Functional & Technical competencies (insert up to 7 competencies)
Thematic Area Name Definition
Business Development Knowledge Facilitation
Ability to animate individuals and communities of contributors to participate and share, particularly externally
Business Management
Communication
Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience
Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels
Business Management
Customer 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.
Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy.
Look for ways to add value beyond clients’ immediate requests.
Ability to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns.
Business Management Operations Management
Ability to effectively plan, organize, and oversee the Organization’s 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 & Strategy
Negotiation 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 Development
Integration within the UN
Ability to identity, and integrate capacity and assets of the UN system, and engage in joint work;
Knowledge of the UN System and ability to apply this knowledge to strategic and/or practical situations
Education
Required Skills and Experience
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 standards
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Treats all people fairly without favoritism.
Excellent analytical and organizational
Language
Excellent English language skills, verbal and written