Group Exercise Instructor I

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Professional: The ability to work in a distinctively Christian environment
• •The ability to interact with co-workers and the public in a positive, professional manner in conformity with The Salvation Army Mission Statement
• •The ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances
• •Must possess the self-discipline necessary to perform repetitive tasks without lowering quality of work
• •Able to work with limited supervision
• •Work in a team setting with other professionals
• •Exercise good judgment and comfortable taking initiative with projects
• •Familiar with current Microsoft software computer programs including Word and Excel, e-mail, and the internet
• •Good understanding of all group exercise, fitness, weight and cardio equipment and their proper use and instruction
• •Effective understanding of fitness and exercise principles, methods, and instruction
• •Good knowledge of anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and health
• •Effective verbal and written communications skills
• •Ability to multitask
• •Ability to fill-in for co-workers as the work schedule requires
• •Ability to follow directives of the designated supervisor
• •Good knowledge of group exercise/fitness/gym/aquatics equipment required
• •Ability to initiate code blue emergency calls or respond to an emergency situation if one arises
• •Ability to design and implement a detailed group exercise class with adequate progression, rest, and variety
• •Must be able to initiate or respond in writing to any incident response, unusual occurrence, or safety concern within the facility grounds while on duty
• •Must be well groomed and adhere to dress code
• •Ability to perform tasks of a repetitive nature without diminished performance
• •Must be able to walk, bend, stoop, squat, twist body, stand for short/long periods of time, kneel, push, pull, have sense of touch, grasp with hands and fingers, lifting and carrying up to 45 pounds unassisted, climb stairs, close vision, distant vision, talk, hear, have hand-eye coordination, have manual dexterity, speak and read, and work in noisy areas
• •Must be able to demonstrate appropriate form when using equipment typical of a fitness facility
• •Must be physically able to give emergency care if a situation arises
• •Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation
• •A current group exercise instructor certification such as AFAA, AEA, ACE or other NCCA accredited group exercise certification; a group exercise certification in a specific area
• •Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification is required or the ability to obtain the Certifications within 30 days of employment
• •Experience in customer service
• •Experience in facility cleanliness
• •Sound judgement
• •Experience in a non-profit organization preferred

Desired Qualifications

• •Experience in a non-profit organization preferred