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RULE
18 - RUN/WALK/SWIM FITNESS PROGRAM
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18.1
Purpose:
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To
establish a program that will encourage and promote the
physical well being of employees in order to improve job
performance and enhance quality of life.
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18.2
Definitions:
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A
voluntary physical fitness program that encourages employees
to participate in ongoing aerobic training, and provides
semi-annual testing as a measurement of aerobic fitness,
with incentives for employees whose performance falls
within acceptable levels.
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18.3
Policy:
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It is the policy of the City of Sarasota to promote the physical
well being of employees by encouraging voluntary participation
in the Run/Walk/Swim Fitness Program.
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18.4
Program Goals and Objectives:
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A. |
The goals of the Run/Walk/Swim Fitness
Program include the following:
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To
improve the physical wellness of employees;
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To
improve employee morale;
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To
improve job performance; and
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To
reduce time lost due to employee illness.
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B. |
The
Run/Walk/Swim Fitness Program will establish reasonable
objectives by which these goals can be met, and will include
the following measures:
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Employee
orientation on the Run/Walk/Swim Fitness Program;
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Educational
and training measures as a means to positively encourage
employee participation in the program;
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Instructional
materials and clinics on wellness and fitness;
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Ongoing
program review and evaluation; and
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The
rewarding of employees with incentives for reaching
acceptable performance levels.
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18.5
Program Organization and Structure:
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A. |
The
Run/Walk/Swim Fitness Program will be a function assigned
to the Risk Management Office.
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18.6
Participation Requirements:
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A. |
All
full-time permanent general employees are invited and
encouraged to participate in the Run/Walk/Swim Fitness
Program. Based on their performance level, they may qualify
to receive up to a maximum of three (3) Fitness Leave
days per test, based on a semi-annual testing schedule
in May and November. Fitness Leave days shall be used
within 12 (twelve) months of the date of accrual. (See
Rule 18.8 - Run/Walk/Swim Power Tests.)
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B. |
Part-time
and temporary employees are invited to participate in
the program, however, will not be eligible to receive
Fitness Leave days. Probationary employees may earn Fitness
Leave days, but may not use them until satisfactorily
completing their probationary period. If an employee resigns
or is terminated during their probationary period, there
shall be no compensation paid for Fitness Leave earned.
(See Rule 11.8E. Resignation.)
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C. |
Employees
who wish to participate in the Run/Walk/Swim Fitness Program
must obtain the written approval of a physician to participate
in strenuous physical fitness activities.
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D. |
The
completed Authorization Form (which includes Physician
Signature and signed Participant Waiver), must be turned
in to the Risk Manager prior to participation in the aerobics
test.
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E. |
Once the employee is approved for participation in the
program, it will not be necessary to complete a new Authorization
Form each time the aerobics test is offered, provided
that the employee participates continuously each time
the test is offered. Employees who have participated in
the past, but who miss one testing opportunity will be
required to submit a new Authorization Form to renew participation.
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F. |
Employees
qualified to earn Fitness Leave days based on performance
are eligible for the following compensated leave:
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Employees
performing within the "EXCELLENT"
category will receive three (3) Fitness Leave days
off.
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Employees
performing within the "GOOD" category
will receive two (2) Fitness Leave days off.
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Employees
performing within the "FAIR" category
will receive one (1) Fitness Leave day off.
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18.7
Accumulation of Run/Walk/Swim Fitness Program Leave:
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Compensation
derived as a result of the Run/Walk/Swim Fitness Program
must be used within twelve (12) months of the date of
accrual, as directed by the employee's Department Head.
When deemed to be essential to the City or when an employee
cannot be spared from his duties during the requested
Fitness Leave period, his Run/Walk/Swim Fitness Leave
may be carried over for up to ninety (90) days, or as
designated by the City Manager or City Auditor and Clerk
for their respective employees, upon the request of the
Department Head, the recommendation of the Director of
Human Resources, and the approval of the City Manager
or City Auditor and Clerk for their respective employees.
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18.8
RUN/WALK/SWIM POWER TESTS
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The
following times are currently in effect for each of the
events approved and listed as part of the City of Sarasota's
Run/Walk/Swim Fitness Program. Times are displayed in
(MINUTES:SECONDS), and reflect the MAXIMUM time allowed
for each performance category and age group.
1.5
MILE RUN
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| MALE |
20-29 |
30-39 |
40-49 |
50-59 |
60+
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| EXCELLENT |
10:15
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10:47 |
11:44 |
12:51 |
13:53 |
| GOOD |
11:41 |
12:20 |
13:14 |
14:24 |
15:29 |
| FAIR |
12:51 |
13:36 |
14:29 |
15:26 |
16:43
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| FEMALE |
20-29 |
30-39 |
40-49 |
50-59 |
60+
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| EXCELLENT |
12:51 |
13:43 |
14:31 |
15:57 |
16:20 |
| GOOD |
14:24 |
15:08 |
15:57 |
16:58 |
17:46 |
| FAIR |
15:26 |
15:57 |
16:58 |
17:54 |
18:44 |
3 MILE WALK
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| MALE |
20-29 |
30-39 |
40-49 |
50-59 |
60+
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| EXCELLENT |
34:00 |
35:00 |
36:30 |
39:00 |
41:00 |
| GOOD |
38:30 |
40:00 |
42:00 |
45:00 |
48:00 |
| FAIR |
42:00 |
44:30 |
47:00 |
50:00 |
54:00
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| FEMALE |
20-29 |
30-39 |
40-49 |
50-59 |
60+
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| EXCELLENT |
36:00 |
37:30 |
39:00 |
42:00 |
45:00 |
| GOOD |
40:30 |
42:00 |
44:00 |
47:00 |
51:00 |
| FAIR |
44:00 |
46:30 |
49:00 |
52:00 |
57:00 |
SWIMMING
(Minimum yards to be covered in 12 minutes)
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| MALE |
20-29 |
30-39 |
40-49 |
50-59 |
60+
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| EXCELLENT |
700 |
650 |
600 |
550 |
500 |
| GOOD |
600 |
550 |
500 |
450 |
400 |
| FAIR |
500 |
450 |
400 |
350 |
300
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| FEMALE |
20-29 |
30-39 |
40-49 |
50-59 |
60+
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| EXCELLENT |
600 |
550 |
500 |
450 |
400 |
| GOOD |
500 |
450 |
400 |
350 |
300 |
| FAIR |
400 |
350 |
300 |
250 |
200 |
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AUTHORIZATION
FOR PARTICIPATION
IN THE RUN/WALK/SWIM FITNESS PROGRAM
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The
Run/Walk/Swim Fitness Program is a voluntary physical
fitness program that encourages employees to participate
in ongoing aerobics training, and provides semi-annual
testing as a measurement of aerobic fitness, with incentives
for employees whose performance falls within acceptable
levels.
Participants may choose a 3 mile walk, a 1.5 mile run,
or a 12 minute swim. Run/Walk times, and Swim distances
are adjusted for age and sex, and define performance levels
for the categories of Excellent, Good, and Fair. Fitness
Leave days off may be earned by employees who successfully
perform in one of these three categories.
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