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Cape Fox SS

Fitness Test Administrator (PRN)

Newark, NJ · On-site

$36.51/hr

The United States Postal Inspection Service , or the Postal Inspectors, is the federal law enforcement arm of the United States Postal Service. In this role you will set up test stations, administer ...

Cape Fox SS

Physical Fitness Coordinator (PRN)

Newark, NJ · On-site

$37.87/hr

The United States Postal Inspection Service, or the Postal Inspectors, is the federal law enforcement arm of the United States Postal Service. In this role you will run the session pre-brief and post ...

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Fitness Test Administrator (PRN)

Manhattan, NY

Cape Fox SS
Marketing • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$36.51/hr

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Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Cape Fox Concentric Methods is accepting resumes for a Fitness Test Administrator (PRN) to execute Physical Fitness Exams with professionalism, consistency, and care for the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS). The United States Postal Inspection Service , or the Postal Inspectors, is the federal law enforcement arm of the United States Postal Service. In this role you will set up test stations, administer push-ups, sit-ups, and the 1.5-mile run to strict form and timing standards, capture results in a secure field app, and complete two-person validation with the Site Lead

Sessions are scheduled in three-hour blocks with the FTA typically working three hours per event. Ideal candidates have experience officiating or administering fitness assessments, hold a recognized fitness credential or equivalent coaching background, and demonstrate excellent attention to detail, clear communication, and consistency under written SOPs. The hourly rate for this position has been established at: $36.51.This rate represents the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting

In addition, we offer a 401K with company match. Responsibilities: Set up test stations to specification; verify measured distances and lap markers. Administer events in sequence; enforce form standards and counting rules; record official times.

Enter data into the secure field app; reconcile discrepancies with the Site Lead. Support two-person validation and sign the score sheet. Perform written calibration checks at setup (distance verification and timer spot-checks).

Apply consistent "no-rep" protocols with clear verbal cues that do not confer advantage. Record rest intervals to the session timeline to support auditability. Complete a quarterly skills check (timing accuracy and counting concordance within tolerance).

Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries, and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibit employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries, and affiliates offer preference to Cape Fox Corporation Shareholders, descendants, and other Native Americans pursuant to Public Law 100-241.High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's in a related field preferred. Current CPR/AED preferred; one or more years in structured fitness testing, coaching, or officiating

Proficiency with mobile data capture. Pass Concentric Methods Scoring and QA module with 98% blinded accuracy. Sign annual conflict-of-interest and confidentiality attestations Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986..High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's in a related field preferred

Current CPR/AED preferred; one or more years in structured fitness testing, coaching, or officiating. Proficiency with mobile data capture. Pass Concentric Methods Scoring and QA module with 98% blinded accuracy.

Sign annual conflict-of-interest and confidentiality attestations Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986..

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