This position is ONLY open to candidates serving permanently in the civil service Fitness Instructor title or who appear on the civil service list for Exam No.5073.


The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property, and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values.

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Fitness Instructor in the Bureau of Health Services/Medical Affairs. Reporting directly to the Chief of Training and Bureau of Health Services, the successful candidate, is responsible for designing, instructing and monitoring fitness programs and monitoring the health and safety of those participating in the programs. Conducts fitness assessments; prescribes an individual course of training exercise for each participant assessed and conducts periodic re-evaluations. Demonstrates techniques for each exercise and assigns schedules to each participant; makes recommendations on the adoption of a particular course of action following periodic evaluations with emphasis on increasing cardiovascular functioning as well as improving muscular strength; conducts orientation sessions to familiarize participants with exercise apparatus. Supervises participants to ensure adherence to exercise recommendations; monitors closely all exercises involving the use of weights and corrects any possible error in conducting stretching or lifting exercises;. Inspects equipment to ensure safety and checks the performance of routine equipment daily; keeps facilities clear of obstructions and hazardous conditions. Reviews all paperwork on each participant; checks folders for doctor's notes and signatures; completes medical procedures and waiver forms. Maintains membership records, data and chart progress reports.

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Qualification Requirements
Certifications in First Aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) issued by the American Red Cross or other organization having an equivalent certification program recognized by the employing agency, and:
1. A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a major in nutrition, exercise physiology, health and fitness, physical education or a closely related field, plus 4 years of full-time paid experience in one or more of these areas, 1 year of which must have been in teaching exercise techniques; or

2. An Associate degree from an accredited college with a major in nutrition, exercise physiology, health and fitness, physical education or a closely related field, plus 6 years of full-time paid experience in one or more of these areas, 1 year of which must have been in teaching exercise techniques; or

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.