Zumba Instructor

The Salvation Army; New Jersey; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in New Jersey seeks an energetic group fitness instructor to lead scheduled fitness classes, greet participants, and deliver engaging warm-ups, workouts, and cool-downs. You will teach proper form, motivate clients, and adapt sessions for a diverse member base.

A current group exercise certification is required, and CPR/First Aid/AED certifications are preferred or will be pursued. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; commitment to the mission and providing a positive exercise

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide group fitness instruction on a weekly basis or as scheduled; substitute instructor when necessary.
• Greet and welcome participants; acquaint new participants with class procedures; deliver classes in a fun, engaging manner.
• Teach scheduled classes, with proper warm-up, workout, stretching, and cool down.
• Demonstrate proper form and technique; reinforce positive methods; teach breathing techniques during exertion.
• Assist clients and maintain a positive exercise experience for members and participants.
• Contribute to development, implementation, and evaluation of all group exercise programs for all constituents.

Skills

Exercise instruction

Teaching skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Fitness risk screening

Motivation & support

Education

Group exercise certification

CPR/First Aid/AED/Bloodborne Pathogens certifications

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.