Group Exercise Instructor

The Salvation Army; New Jersey; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army's Kroc Center in New Jersey seeks a part-time Group Fitness Instructor to lead engaging classes and ensure safe, effective workouts for a diverse community.

You will greet participants, demonstrate exercises, monitor intensity, and adapt sessions to skill levels while maintaining a positive, faith-inspired environment. Bi-lingual English/Spanish is a plus. Certifications are required or pursued on the job.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of fitness/wellness experience.
• Current group exercise certification required.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certifications preferred or must obtain.
• Strong customer service and communication with diverse populations.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide group fitness instruction on a weekly basis; substitute as needed.
• Greet participants; explain class procedures and answer questions.
• Teach scheduled classes; ensure warm-up, workout, stretch and cool down.
• Demonstrate proper form and breathing; reinforce technique.
• Monitor safety; report unsafe conditions; maintain equipment.
• Complete required paperwork and attend staff meetings.
• Uphold the mission and values of The Salvation Army.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Customer service

Bilingual: English/Spanish

Communication skills

Education

Group exercise certification

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Bloodborne Pathogens training

Job description

Responsibilities

The duties listed below are the primary duties of this position but are not all the required duties. The Salvation Army reserves the right to change, reduce or expand the duties of this position at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Exercise Instruction

• 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.
• Teach proper form and technique using positive reinforcement. Instruct clients on effective workout methods; explain proper techniques, demonstrate exercises; identifies different muscle groups, and teach appropriate methods to strengthen specific areas.
• Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion. 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.