Fitness Attendant (6063)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Biloxi, MS

1d•$12 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning, instructing, and leading members participating in fitness activities. The Fitness Attendant ensures the proper maintenance of all fitness center equipment and promotes proper exercise techniques and nutrition habits. Key responsibilities include instructing members in fitness techniques, providing feedback on performance, teaching fitness programs for various age groups, generating accident reports, maintaining order during activities, and communicating with parents. The role also involves leading team meetings, maintaining fitness equipment, protecting the organization's interests by preventing injuries, assessing the need for additional classes, and preparing weekly attendance reports.

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D.
Two years’ experience leading fitness activities, OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Ability to meet attendance requirements
Ability to read, write and communicate the English language
Ability to perform duties with a combination of frequent sitting, standing and walking
Physical effort required associated with walking, running, standing, and moderate-to-advanced weightlifting in a fitness center environment
C.P.R. and First Aid Certification (upon hire)

Nice To Haves

ACSM Health Fitness Instructor certification
ACE Exercise Instructor Certification

Responsibilities

Plans, instructs, and leads members participating in fitness activities
Ensures the proper maintenance of all fitness center equipment
Promotes proper exercise techniques and nutrition habits
Instructs members in the fundamentals of various fitness techniques
Critiques and provides feedback to fitness and nutrition program participants regarding their performance level
Teach, demonstrate and implement fitness programs and classes suitable for children and adults of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds
Generates accident and/or incident reports as needed; submits proper documentation to supervisor upon completion
Maintains order and control over members participating in fitness activities
Maintains open communication with participants’ parents to discuss performance, behavior and schedules
Plans, conducts, and leads team meetings on a regular basis ensuring all team members are aware of fitness activities, schedule and plans
Obtains, maintains, and secures fitness equipment in compliance with acceptable standards to ensure the long life of equipment
Protects The Salvation Army interests by observing and preventing potentials for liabilities due to injuries; ensures the safety of all participants
Assists the Program Coordinator by assessing the need for additional classes or rescheduling of daily activities; ensures the schedule of activities matches member expectations
Prepares and maintains weekly reports of class attendance