Group Exercise Instructor 3

The-Salvation-Arm; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Kroc Community Center in Salem, OR is seeking a part-time Group Exercise Instructor 3 to design and teach group fitness classes for members and guests. This non-exempt position pays $22.59 per hour and supports the Programs department with safe, beginner-friendly to advanced classes.

Responsibilities include selecting music, designing choreography, supervising equipment use, and ensuring safety across fitness spaces.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Christian environment
• Professional demeanor in public interactions
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds and circumstances

Responsibilities

• Create safe and appropriate exercise classes.
• Set mode, duration, frequency, intensity, and progression for each class.
• Monitor clients during exercise sessions to ensure safety.
• Ensure safe usage of all exercise equipment.
• Return equipment to storage and racks.

Skills

Fitness instruction

Anatomy knowledge

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Equipment knowledge

Emergency response

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Job description

Kroc Center - Salem
Salvation Army Kroc Community Center
Salem, OR 97301, USA

• Travel Required : No

Description

Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 10.06.2026

Hourly Wage: $22.59

Status: Non-Exempt / Part Time

Number of Positions: 1

Department: Programs

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Questions, contact Maximiliano Licona at [e-mail] or call 503-798-4810. Mr. Licona is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or email [e-mail] , attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.

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Scope of Position:

The Group Exercise Instructor 3 will be responsible for designing and teaching safe and appropriate group exercise classes for members and guests of The Kroc Center in Salem, OR. The Group Exercise Instructor 3 will design all class choreography, perform music selection, and determine equipment required for each exercise class. The activities of the members and guests they oversee will take place in all fitness spaces along with any meeting rooms and the gymnasium or aquatics area as assigned by the Department Coordinator. The Group Exercise Instructor 3 will ensure that all exercise and equipment used is done safely and appropriately to the exercise class demographics. The Group Exercise Instructor 3 will also complete any other assigned task as directed by the Department Coordinator.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

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, and work in a team setting with other professionals. Exercise good judgment and comfortable taking initiative with projects.

Skills and Abilities: 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, and the ability to fill-in for co-workers as the work schedule requires. Requires the 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.

Organization: The 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.

Equipment Used: The following equipment is used on either a daily, weekly, or monthly basis: Sound system, microphone, telephone, computer fax/copy machines, and computer time sheet. Familiar with current Microsoft software computer programs including Word and Excel, e‑mail, and internet. This position must have a good understanding of all group exercise, fitness, weight and cardio equipment and their proper use and instruction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create safe and appropriate exercise classes for members and guests.
• Ensure proper exercise mode, duration, frequency, intensity, and progression is established for every class with suitable variety incorporated.
• Monitor clients during exercise sessions to ensure safety.
• Ensure safe and proper usage of all exercise equipment.
• Return all exercise equipment to their proper storage spaces and racks.
• Dem