Group Exercise Instructor

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division Ray and Joan Kroc Corp Community Center is a place where families, individuals, and relationships thrive in the name of Jesus.

About the role

Group Exercise Instructors will provide specialized group exercise instruction that contributes to each member’s fitness goals. Classes developed and instructed will be fun, energetic, and highly motivational exercise classes for all fitness and skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in assigned subject/area.
• Be on time and prepared to teach your class.
• Provide state-of-the-art group exercise instruction that contributes to each member’s fitness goals.
• Develop and instruct fun, energetic, and highly motivational exercise classes for all fitness and skill levels.
• 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.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate group exercise programs according to desired outcomes and goals.
• 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.
• Maintain a safe learning environment.
• Implement safety measures for group exercise classes to ensure the health and safety of participants.
• Report all harmful problems with facilities to the proper supervisor.
• Adhere to all Safe From Harm Policies and Procedures as established by The Salvation Army.
• Generate legible and accurate accident and incident reports as required and immediately rectify or notify appropriate personnel of all accidents or potentially unsafe conditions.
• Maintain open communication with the Fitness Manager regarding class development and scheduling.
• Ensure customer service standards are met; improve and follow up on issues that arise with unsatisfied members and/or guests.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Maintain the Code of Ethics Policy established for the Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center.
• Recognize the spiritual need of individuals, which may require referral to the pastoral team.
• Perform other assignments/duties as directed.

Qualifications

• Associate or BA in Sports/Physical Education or related field of study preferred.
• Two or more years of experience teaching various or specific group exercise classes and working with fitness equipment.
• Must have current credentials and/or certificates and/or license, if required.
• Experience with a computer-based work environment.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required.

Pay

$25.00 per hour.