Group Fitness Instructor-Yoga

THE SALVATION ARMY

NORTH & CENTRAL ILLINOIS DIVISION

Ray and Joan Kroc Corp Community Center

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Group Fitness Instructor

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

WHO WE ARE

At The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to Doing the Most Good. We are made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners working together to holistically meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our most vulnerable neighbors

KROC CENTER CHICAGO VISION: Kroc Center Chicago is a community center where families, individuals and relationships thrive in the name of Jesus.

JOB SUMMARY

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 way he or she represents The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to the following:

1. Explain and enforce safety rules. Educate participants concerning safe exercise techniques and constantly monitoring safety.
2. Provide a fun and safe workout through one or more specialty group exercise Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.
3. Ensure payments are made for classes requiring
4. Responsible for proper reporting unsafe studio conditions to management.
5. 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 speak with participates.
6. Teach scheduled classes, on time; provide adequate warm-up, exercises, stretching, and cool down.
7. Provide management with appropriate records concerning participation, member information.
8. Monitor proper form and technique using positive Instruct clients on effective workout methods; explains proper techniques, demonstrates exercises; identifies different muscle groups, and teaches appropriate methods to strengthen specific areas.
9. Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines.
10. Assists clients, answers questions, and maintains a positive exercise experience for members and class participants.
11. Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army Policies, Procedures, and Code of Ethics.
12. Maintain regular and punctual work.
13. In contacts related to this position's duties, this individual acts as a representative of The Salvation Army and its values.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Education: High School graduate or GED, Bachelor's degree in a fitness related field, preferred,

Experience: One year's experience in group fitness instructions and program management.

Licenses/Certifications:

Required Licenses: Certified Instructor (ACE, AFAA) or equivalent.

Current CPR and AED course completion card (may be acquired after employment)

Skills/Abilities:

• High degree of energy, person must be physically fit and have endurance to complete the workout.
• A willingness to promote the mission of The Salvation Army.

JOB LIMITATIONS

• This individual will only commit Army resources that have been allocated or approved.
• This individual will adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position requires sitting, climbing and /or balancing, stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching, crouching, use of vision, driving a vehicle, pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs and occasionally more than 25 lbs with assistance.
• May be required to work weekends and nights.

COMPETENCIES

1. Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters and maintains positive relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
2. Resolve conflicts in a positive manner.
3. Treat staff, clients, and visitors with courtesy.
4. Respect others' property and person.
5. Use professional and appropriate communication to and about co-workers, supervisors and subordinates.
6. Support the Mission of The Salvation Army by treating every donor, contact and colleague with respect and dignity, and without discrimination of any kind.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

This individual will be evaluated on how effectively the outcomes of this position are achieved as well as the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of accomplishing assigned goals.