Group Fitness Instructor ($16 - $30 hourly)
The Salvation Army Southern California•Ewa Beach, HI
•$16 - $30•Onsite
About The Position
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. The Group Fitness Instructor will have a deep commitment to the mission of The Salvation Army, which will be evident in his or her professional life and the manner in which he or she represents The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in the community.
Requirements
- 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.
- Must possess the self-discipline necessary to perform repetitive tasks without lowering quality of work.
- The candidate chosen for this position must have a valid driver’s license and insured transportation.
- The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a fitness related field.
- ACSM Health Fitness Instructor and/or a primary group fitness certification (ACE, AFAA, NETA).
Responsibilities
- 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; explains proper techniques, demonstrates exercises; identifies different muscle groups, and teaches 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.
Benefits
- On an annual basis, employees are required to participate in The Salvation Army’s Fleet Safety Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
