OMAHA KROC CENTER - Tai Chi Instructor Substitute

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Omaha Kroc Center is seeking energetic and relationship-oriented individuals to join our team in Omaha, Nebraska. This role focuses on teaching safe, multi-level fitness and aerobic exercise classes in aquatic and land formats for guests and staff, promoting health, fitness, and wellness in a Christ-centered environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, fitness certification, and CPR/AED/First Aid within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills including interpersonal skills.
• English proficiency required; Spanish helpful.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups.
• Excellent flexibility and ability to work on multiple projects.
• Ability to collaborate and work within a team.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters.
• Strong independent judgement.
• General computer knowledge to access payroll, timekeeping and data via web-based system.

Responsibilities

• Enforce center rules to provide a safe environment.
• Provide quality service, leadership and mentoring to guests in classes.
• Safely operate facilities, equipment and supplies.
• Assist in developing and implementing safety systems for facilities and equipment.
• Maintain equipment inventory and cleaning in the instruction area.
• Keep maintenance records and notify coordinator of repairs.
• Follow TSA emergency procedures and document accordingly.
• Attend scheduled team and staff meetings.
• Maintain certifications and meet in-service requirements.
• Participate in community events and outreach as directed.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Independent judgement

Public speaking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fitness certification

Job description

The Salvation Army Omaha Kroc Center is seeking energetic and relationship-oriented individuals to be part of our team. The Kroc Center is a unique, privately owned community center that strives every day to enrich the lives of the people we serve - physically, spiritually, and educationally. Voted as a Best Christian Workplace by BCWI for four years, you can be part of a passionate team who love to serve and support one another and our community. At the Kroc Center you will have the opportunity to use and develop your experience and skills in a fun and caring environment. If that sounds intriguing to you then read more about our needs and expectations - we can't wait to meet you!

The Salvation Army Mission:

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.

Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Purpose Statement

Inspire people to discover their God given talents and develop their potential through artistic, educational, physical, and spiritual experiences in a Christ-centered atmosphere.

Job Summary/Primary Purpose:

To teach safe and effective multi-level fitness and/or aerobic exercise classes in aquatics and/or land formats to guests and employees, related to health, fitness and wellness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Considerately and patiently enforce Kroc Center rules to provide a safe environment for all.
• Provide exceptional quality service, leadership and mentoring to all guests in classes - promoting a culture in which excellent customer hospitality thrives, all guests feel welcome, and events and programming are well attended.
• Understand how to use and safely operate facilities, equipment and supplies.
• Assist in the development, improvement and implementation of systems that safeguard any/all facilities, supplies and equipment related to fitness programs and classes.
• Assist in the cleaning, maintenance, and inventory management of equipment in the instruction area.
• Keep daily maintenance records and statistics. Notify the Health & Recreation Coordinator of the need for significant or immediate repair of equipment and replacing supplies.
• Assure any emergency response follows TSA policy and clear and concise documentation is completed.
• Attend all scheduled team meetings and staff meetings as directed by Health & Recreation Coordinator.
• Ensure all safety standards are met and maintain certifications performing all in service requirements.
• Actively participate in community events and outreach in order to effectively promote utilization of the Kroc Center as assigned by the Kroc Officers.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Previous experience in at least one area of a health & fitness field preferred.
• Certification or education in at least one area of the fitness field required.
• Working knowledge of general safety guidelines for group fitness required.

Qualifications:

• Good communication skills including interpersonal skills.
• English proficiency required; Spanish language skills helpful.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Exceptional flexibility and ability to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate and work within a team.
• Attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters
• Strong independent judgement.
• General computer knowledge is required to access payroll, timekeeping and personal data via a web-based system.

Other Qualifications:

Must pass all applicable background checks.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Cardiovascular Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/AED/First Aid) certification is required within the first 90 days of employment and must be maintained on a bi-yearly basis.
• Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training as established by The Salvation Army.
• National Accredited Certification such as, but not limited to, Aerobics and Fitness Association (AFAA), Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) or hold a specific certification in the class being taught; for example, Zumba.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the abilities to lead activities that require a range of low to high impact physical activity.

• Other physical requirements include good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity.
• Ability to stand, bend and reach for extended periods of time, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment.
• This position will require the ability to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds occasionally.

Working Conditions:

The majority of the workday will be in a what may be considered humid (pools) while other locations (gymnasium and fitness studios) may be considered moderately loud in nature.