Grand Rapids Kroc Center: Fitness instructor- Boxing Instructor

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a Group Fitness Instructor to lead group exercise classes that support members' health and fitness goals. You will develop and instruct classes for all levels, reinforce sound fitness principles, and work with trainers to implement health and safety policies.

The role requires English communication, CPR/First Aid certification (or within 45 days), and prior group exercise teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and communicate in English; Spanish a plus.
• One year or more experience teaching group exercise programs preferred.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification required or to be obtained within 45 days.
• Complete Safe From Harm Training and keep current as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and instruct exercise classes for all fitness levels.
• Instruct with sound fitness principles.
• Teach beginners through advanced learners in fitness programs.
• Provide individual and group guidelines for fitness development.
• Critique and provide feedback on participants' performance.
• Develop, implement and evaluate group exercise programs toward outcomes.
• Maintain open communication with the Fitness Manager on scheduling.
• Maintain professional demeanor with students, staff and management.
• Communicate any classroom changes to participants promptly.
• Conduct program evaluations as directed.
• Implement safety measures to ensure health and safety of participants.
• Collaborate with Fitness Manager and trainers on health policies and risk assessments.
• Adhere to Safe from Harm policies and safety standards.
• Maintain a safe working environment and report facility issues.
• Generate accident/incident reports as required.

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

TEAMS

SharePoint

Job description

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Fitness Manager, Group Fitness Instructors will provide state-of-the-art group exercise instruction that contributes to each member’s health and fitness goals.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and instruct exercise classes for all fitness and skill levels.


• 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 Manager in regard 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.


• Implement safety measure for group exercise classes to insure the health and safety of group exercise participants.


• Work with the Fitness Manager and personal trainers in the development of health and wellness program 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.


• Ensure compliance/adherence with all the safety standards and precautions 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.

Education/Experience

• A minimum of one (1) year experience teaching various or specific group exercise programs preferred.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• 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.

Computer Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365


• Working Knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint

Certificates And Licenses

• Current certifications through ACE, ACSM, AFAA or NSCA or any unique certifications pertaining to a specialized group exercise class and/or format.


• Have CPR/AED/First Aid certification, or obtain within 45 days


• Complete Safe From Harm Training, and keep current as needed