Group Fitness Instructor

Position Summary: The Group Fitness Instructor is responsible for developing and leading safe, effective exercise classes for participants of all ages and fitness levels. This role provides instruction, guidance, and feedback to individuals and groups while promoting health, wellness, and proper fitness principles. The instructor maintains clear communication with leadership, ensures adherence to safety standards and Safe From Harm policies, and fosters a positive, professional, and inclusive environment for all participants.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop and instruct exercise classes for all fitness and skill levels.
  
  
  
  • Instruct with sound principles in physical fitness.
  • Ability to teach beginners through advanced learners in the fitness programs.
  • Provide individual and group guidelines for development in fitness programs.
  • Critique and give feedback to participants regarding their work and performance level.
  • Ability to develop, implement and evaluate group exercise programs according to desired outcomes and goals.
  • Maintain open communication with the Officers and Community Center Director regarding class development and scheduling.
  • Maintain a professional demeanor and attitude with students of all ages, patrons, customers, staff, and upper management.
  • Ensure that any changes or modifications are communicated to all classroom participants in an efficient manner.
  
  
  
  
• Implement safety measure for group exercise classes to insure the health and safety of group exercise participants.
  
  
  
  • Work with the Officers and Community Center Director in the development of health and wellness program health and safety policies and procedures. This will include the development and overseeing of risk assessments for programs and program areas.
  • Adhere to all Safe from Harm Policies and Procedures as established by The Salvation Army.
  • Ensure compliance/adherence with all the safety standards and precautions by all class members.
  • Maintain a safe working environment; report all harmful problems with facilities to proper supervisor.
  • Generate legible and accurate accident and incident reports as required and immediately rectify or notify appropriate personnel of all accidents or potentially unsafe conditions.
  
  
  
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• A minimum of one (1) year experience teaching various or specific group exercise programs preferred.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must have physical ability to instruct appropriate classes; for specific class requirements as outlined by industry standards of certifications and or training including but not limited to, yoga, kickboxing, cycling, weight training, aquatics, etc. These physical requirements include but are not limited to, bending, lifting, pushing, and carrying up to 40 lbs., rhythmic limbering, held isometric poses, kicks, punches, stretching, choreographed movement and calisthenics, etc.

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
• Working Knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint

Certificates and Licenses:

• Current certifications through ACE, ACSM, AFAA or NSCA or any unique certifications pertaining to a specialized group exercise class and/or format.
• Have CPR/AED/First Aid certification, or obtain within 45 days
• Complete Safe From Harm Training, and keep current as needed