Group Fitness Instructor »

Gokroc; Ewa Beach (HI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Gokroc in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, is hiring a Group Fitness Instructor to lead and monitor group fitness classes, ensuring a fun and safe atmosphere for participants. Candidates should have experience in fitness and relevant certifications.

This part-time, on-call position requires strong communication and physical fitness. You'll help educate participants on exercise techniques and maintain regular attendance in classes. This role offers an hourly wage between $16 to $30.

Qualifications

• One year’s experience in group fitness instructions and program management.
• Current CPR and AED course completion card.

Responsibilities

• Provide group fitness instructions, ensure safety and enjoyment.
• Greet and introduce participants; maintain attendance records.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Monitoring safety

Client interaction

Exercise technique education

Education

High school graduate or GED

Certified Instructor (ACE, AFAA) or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in a fitness related field

Job description

Group Fitness Instructor ($16 - $30 hourly)

Job Category: Medical & Health

Requisition Number: GROUP024508

Type: Part Time, On Call, Hourly

Location: Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center (Kroc Center Hawaii), Kapolei, Hawaii

Position Summary

The Group Fitness Instructor provides group fitness instructions, monitors, educates participants on fitness and safety, and maintains a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants.

Essential Functions

• Explain and enforce safety rules. Educate participants concerning safe exercise techniques and constantly monitoring safety.
• Provide a fun and safe workout through one or more specialty group exercise classes. Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.
• Responsible for following up with proper class participation reporting procedures.
• Ensure payments are made for classes requiring payments.
• Responsible for proper reporting unsafe studio conditions to management.
• 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.
• Provide management with appropriate records concerning participation, member information, etc.
• Monitor proper form and technique using positive reinforcement. Instruct clients on effective workout methods; explain proper techniques, demonstrate exercises; identify 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 maintains a positive exercise experience for members and class participants.
• Ensure coverage of all group fitness classes and obtain substitutes as needed.
• Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain the Code of Ethics policy, which has been established for the Kroc Center Hawaii.
• Maintain regular and punctual work attendance.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• One year’s experience in group fitness instructions and program management.
• Certified Instructor (ACE, AFAA) or equivalent.
• Current CPR and AED course completion card (may be acquired after employment).

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be accepted.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a fitness related field.
• ACSM Health Fitness Instructor and/or a primary group fitness certification (ACE, AFAA, NETA).

Physical Demands

The position requires a high degree of energy, physical fitness, and endurance to complete the workout. It requires sitting; climbing and/or balancing; stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching, crouching and/or crawling; standing; walking; manual dexterity and eye‑hand coordination; use of vision; pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying 50–75 pounds and occasionally more than 75 pounds. This employee may also be required to work weekends and evenings.

Eligibility & Certifications

• Current CPR and AED certificates (may be acquired after employment).
• ACSM Health Fitness Instructor and/or primary group fitness certification (ACE, AFAA, NETA).
• Valid driver’s license and insured transportation.
• Annual participation in The Salvation Army’s Fleet Safety Program.

Required criminal history background check will be conducted. Convictions will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and perform any other job‑related duties requested by management.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.