FFL Career Path Options
Following is a list of options available to all those who participate as PFT in the Fitness for Life Program. These parameters are intended to be a guide and not absolute requirements. The FFL Coordinator reserves the right to waive these or amend these at any time.
FFL Coordinator
2-5 year additional Coordinator Commitment
2 years as Regional Coordinator
2 years as PFT
Attend IAFF Wellness Task group Meeting
Attend LACOFD FFL Meetings
Coordinate Clinics
Supervise Exercise Physiologist
Attend Mandatory Quarterly Committee Meetings
Attend Mandatory Semi Annual Regional Meetings
Annual letter (Performance Evaluation) to reflect
40 Hr Assignment (Career Development Guide)
Leadership Experience (Career Development Guide)
Administrative Experience (Career Development Guide)
Coordinator Credit (Career Development Guide Category L)
Committee Credit (Career Development Guide Category M)
Instructor Credit (C D G Category N)
Education Credit 40 hr PFT class (Career Development Guide)
Education Credit Additional (Career Development Guide)
Regional Coordinator or Regional Coordinator Assistant
2-5 year additional Commitment
Attend Mandatory Quarterly Committee Meetings
Attend Mandatory Semi Annual Regional Meetings
Coordinate All Quarterly Meetings
Attend Train the Trainer
Coordinate and Schedule Drills for the Region
Annual letter to reflect
Leadership Experience (Career Development Guide)
Administrative Experience (Career Development Guide)
Coordinator Credit (Career Development Guide Category L)
Committee Credit (Career Development Guide Category M)
Instructor Credit (Career Development Guide Category N)
Education Credit-PFT 40 hr (Career Development Guide)
Education Credit (Career Development Guide) Additional class’
Active Peer Fitness Trainer
2 year Commitment
Attend Mandatory Semi Annual Regional Meetings
Active Regional Instructor (at least 5 times a year) Teaching and instructing
Mentor Probationary Fire Fighter (Minimum 1 per year)
Exercise Program Design (Minimum 1 per year)
PFT Certification Current
Annual letter to reflect
Instructor Credit Regional Level (Career Development Guide)
Education Credit (Career Development Guide) 40 hr class
Education Credit (Career Development Guide) Additional class’
Certified Peer Fitness Trainer (Non-active)
PFT Certification to reflect
Education Credit (Career Development Guide) 40hr Class
Non Active Instructor (at least 5 times a year)
Not involved in mentoring a probationary Fire Fighter (Minimum 1)
Unexcused absence of 1 or more Mandatory Regional Meeting
PFT Certification Expired