Grand Rapids Kroc Center- Yoga Instructor
About The Position
Under the direction of the Fitness Manager, the Yoga Instructor provides group exercise instruction that contributes to members’ health and fitness goals. The role involves developing and teaching classes for a range of fitness and skill levels, giving participants guidance and feedback, evaluating programs, and communicating with the Fitness Manager about class development and scheduling. The instructor helps maintain a safe exercise environment, follows The Salvation Army’s Safe from Harm policies and applicable safety standards, and works with the Fitness Manager and personal trainers on health and wellness policies, procedures, and risk assessments. The instructor also reports facility hazards and promptly documents or addresses accidents and unsafe conditions.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience teaching various or specific group exercise programs is preferred.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
- Physical ability to instruct appropriate classes, including activities such as bending, lifting, pushing, carrying up to 40 pounds, rhythmic limbering, held isometric poses, kicks, punches, stretching, choreographed movement, and calisthenics.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
- Working knowledge of Teams and SharePoint.
- Current certification through ACE, ACSM, AFAA, or NSCA, or a specialized group exercise class or format certification.
- CPR/AED/First Aid certification, or ability to obtain it within 45 days.
- Complete Safe from Harm training and keep it current as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to speak Spanish.
- At least one year of experience teaching various or specific group exercise programs.
Responsibilities
- Develop and instruct exercise classes for participants at all fitness and skill levels.
- Teach using sound fitness principles and support beginners through advanced learners.
- Provide individual and group guidelines for development in fitness programs.
- Critique participants’ work and provide feedback on their performance.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate group exercise programs according to desired outcomes and goals.
- Communicate with the Fitness Manager regarding class development and scheduling.
- Maintain a professional demeanor with students, patrons, customers, staff, and upper management.
- Communicate classroom changes or modifications to participants efficiently.
- Carry out program evaluations as directed.
- Implement safety measures for group exercise classes to protect participants’ health and safety.
- Work with the Fitness Manager and personal trainers to develop health and wellness safety policies and procedures, including program and area risk assessments.
- Adhere to The Salvation Army’s Safe from Harm policies and procedures.
- Ensure class members comply with safety standards and precautions.
- Maintain a safe working environment and report facility hazards to the appropriate supervisor.
- Prepare legible and accurate accident and incident reports as required, and promptly address or report accidents and potentially unsafe conditions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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