Group Exercise Instructor The Salvation Army Kroc Center
Company: The Salvation Army USA Central Territory
Location: South Bend
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
Under the direction of the Fitness and Recreation Manager, Group
Exercise Instructors will provide state-of-the-art group exercise
instruction that contributes to each member's fitness goals. To
develop and instruct fun, energetic and highly motivational
exercise classes for all fitness and skill levels.
esponsibilities:
To provide state-of-the-art group exercise instruction that
contributes to each member's fitness goals.
- Instruct with sound principles in the area of fitness.
- Ability to teach beginners through advanced learners in the
fitness programs.
- Provide individual and group guidelines for development in
fitness programs.
- Critique and give feedback to participants regarding their work
and performance level.
- Ability to develop, implement and evaluate group exercise
programs according to desired outcomes and goals.
- Maintain an open communication with the Fitness and Recreation
Manager in regards to class development and scheduling.
- Maintain a professional demeanor and attitude with students of
all ages, patrons, customers, staff and upper management.
- Ensure that any classroom changes or modifications are
communicated to all classroom participants in an efficient
manner.
- Carry out program evaluations as directed.
To develop and instruct fun, energetic and highly motivational
exercise classes for all fitness and skill levels.
- Ability to speak and communicate before both small and large
groups of people with poise and enthusiasm.
- Create, teach, demonstrate and implement planned practices
suitable for children and adults of all ages and
abilities.
- Provide a safe, fun and enjoyable learning environment for all
participants.
Implement safety measures for group exercise classes to ensure the
health and safety of group exercise participants.
- To work with Fitness and Recreation Manager and personal
trainers in the development of fitness programs health and safety
policies and procedures. This will include the development and
overseeing of risk assessments for programs and program
areas.
- Adhere to all Safe From Harm Policies and Procedures as
established by The Salvation Army.
- Knowledge of safety precautions needed and ability to ensure
compliance/ adherence by all class members.
- Maintain a safe working environment; report all harmful
problems with facilities to proper supervisor.
- Generate legible and accurate accident and incident reports as
required and immediately rectify or notify appropriate personnel of
all accidents or potentially unsafe conditions.
Ensure that the ultimate goal of spiritual, emotional and physical
regeneration of all people in represented and infused in all
programs, trainings, customer relations, and levels of
operation.
- Be on time and prepared to teach your class.
- Help facilitate equality and fairness among all
participants.
- Follow and adhere to all of The Salvation Army Policies and
Procedures.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED equivalency.
- Current certifications through ACE, ACSM, AFAA or NSCA or any
unique certifications pertaining to a specialized group exercise
class and/or format.
- A minimum of one (1) year experience teaching various or
specific group exercise programs.
- Current First Aid, CPR and AED preferred.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Must be able to read, write and communicate in English. The
ability to speak Spanish desired.
- Must have physical ability to instruct appropriate classes; for
specific class requirements as outlined by industry standards of
certifications and or training including but not limited to, yoga,
kickboxing, cycling, weight training, aquatics, etc. These physical
requirements include but are not limited to, bending, lifting,
pushing, and carrying up to 40 lbs, rhythmic limbering, held
isometric poses, kicks, punches, stretching, choreographed movement
and calisthenics, etc.
- Successfully complete Safe From Harm training as established by
The Salvation Army and become certified as a Safe From Harm Train
the Trainer.
- Before hire, must pass a thorough background check.
Keywords: The Salvation Army USA Central Territory, Kentwood , Group Exercise Instructor The Salvation Army Kroc Center, Education / Teaching , South Bend, Michigan
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