Group Exercise Instructor

Duties

• Provide group fitness instruction on a weekly basis or as scheduled; serve as a substitute instructor if/when necessary.
• Greet, introduce and welcome participants. Acquaint new participants with class procedures.
• Deliver the class in a fun and interesting manner. Stay after class to answer questions and interact.
• Teach scheduled classes, beginning and ending on time; provide adequate warm-up, exercises, stretching, and cool down.
• Instruct clients on effective workout methods; explain proper techniques, demonstrate exercises; identifies different muscle groups, and teach appropriate methods to strengthen specific areas.
• Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels in order to maximize benefits from exercise routines.
• Assists clients, answers questions, and maintain a positive exercise experience for members and class participants.
• Assist with the continual development, implementation and evaluation of all group exercise programs for all constituents.

Personal Expectations

• Maintain appropriate professional certifications and remain current on group exercise and health & wellness trends.
• Maintain professional standards among employees and members. These standards include punctuality, proper attire and the creation and maintenance of a friendly, safe and motivating group fitness relationship.
• Strive for excellence by being a positive role model and information source.
• Insure that the ultimate goal of spiritual, emotional and physical regeneration of all people is represented and infused in all programs, trainings, customer relations, and levels of operation.

Safety / Equipment Duties

• Responsible for proper reporting unsafe facility and equipment conditions to management.
• Monitor the maintenance of group fitness equipment and report repairs as needed.
• Ensure that the exercise equipment for group exercise classes is safe, clean and in proper working order.

Administrative Duties

• Complete all necessary documents in a timely manner.
• Adhere to Kroc Center work schedule record keeping system for payroll.
• Attend all staff meetings as assigned.
• Follow and ensure adherence to all issued Policies and Procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of prior work experience in a fitness or wellness environment.
• Must hold a current group exercise certification in the class hired to teach.
• Must hold and/or willing to obtain certifications in CPR, First Aid, AED, and Blood Borne Pathogens.
• Ability to instruct a variety of exercise programs; strong teaching and presentation skills.
• Focus on customer service and strong communication skills with highly diverse population.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability in fitness and exercise risk screening.
• Must be enthusiastic and exude a desire to motivate and help others.
• Demonstrated dedication to improve your level of professionalism through growth and development in the fitness industry.
• Must understand and support the mission of The Salvation Army.