The physical fitness coordinator is responsible for the operation of the gym and is directly responsible to the head of the training unit.

Physical Fitness Coordinator Responsibilities:

  • Provide reports and maintain records relating to the physical fitness program.
  • Schedule and annually test sworn members of the department as well as parking enforcement officers and community liaison officers.
  • Provide exercise programs to help employees improve their fitness.
  • Counsel and educate employees on an individual or group basis on health concerns such as weight loss, cardiovascular risk factors and strength training.
  • Instruct physical fitness activities such as running, weight lifting, and group fitness classes.
  • Schedule officers for exercise stress tests with the program physician according to the programs protocol.  Determine if stress tests are indicated more frequently based on the individuals coronary risk factors.
  • Keep current on new fitness and health innovations/information.
  • Maintain equipment in fitness facility.
  • Provide testing and physical training to academy recruits.
  • Provide CPR class to employees.
  • Design and implement various health/fitness promotions to motivate employees to better health.

Hours of Operation and Physical Fitness Personnel:

  • 24-hours a day unless otherwise posted on the gym door.
  • Physical fitness personnel staff the gym facility in varying hours Monday through Friday.

Participants of Police Gym:

  • Only employees of the police department, employees immediate families, police reserve officers, police explorers, police chaplains, and persons authorized by the chief of police may use the gymnasium and its equipment.
  • No person under 12 years of age will be permitted to be in the gym or use the facilities.
  • Family members of employees must be accompanied by the employee unless prior arrangements have been made with the coordinator. A family member is defined as the spouse or significant other, or child who is currently residing at the same residence as the employee.
  • Guests will be allowed access to the gym and its facilities only after receiving written permission from the chief of police. Copies of this permission form shall be kept on file in the gym office and the watch commanders office.

Rules of the Gymnasium:

  • All participants shall be familiarized with each piece of equipment, by the coordinator or designee, prior to using the facilities.
  • Each participant will sign in on the log sheet provided, before using the facilities.
  • After using the facilities, participants will return all the equipment to its proper location.
  • Participants shall wear proper gym attire while using the gym facilities.
  • All gym privileges will be suspended when the facilities are used for training programs and/or special events.

All participants shall adhere to the rules and regulations of the gym. Misuse of the facilities shall be cause for disciplinary action or termination of guest privileges.

Revised July 1, 2011

Last Edited: March 21, 2017