CPR Certification, Calendar Management, Customer Support/Service, Defibrillator, Demographics, Employee Terminations, English Language, First Aid, Fitness, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Music, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Physical Demands, Physical Education, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Project Tracking, Retirement Plan, Schedule Development, Sports Management, Staff Training, Team Lead/Manager, Training/Teaching
Schedule/Hours: Mon - Sat. (29 hours per week)
This position is responsible for:
Develops, supervises, and schedules group fitness programs at The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Kerrville, Texas. Responsible for designing/implementing and teaching safe and appropriate group exercise classes and special events for members and guests; designs all class choreography, performs music selection, and determines appropriate equipment required for each fitness class they teach; learns and implements all choreography as designed by their respective certifying agency; ensures that all exercise and equipment used is done safely and appropriately for the exercise class demographics; ensures safety and cleanliness in fitness spaces provided: the multi- purpose aerobics room; the basketball gym, and the pool. Coordinates group fitness member engagement activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plans, schedules, and supervises the work of assigned staff; trains and instructs employees in the proper methods and procedures; monitors work in progress and upon completion to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established policies and procedures; conducts performance evaluations and provides hiring/firing recommendations.
- Maintains a positive and professional relationship with program participants; plans, coordinates, and implements member engagement and appreciation initiatives for current and perspective group fitness members to cultivate relationships.
- Provides excellent and courteous customer service to members; maintains awareness of and promotes all group fitness activities; encourages continuous attendance.
- Builds and maintains a close relationship with the supervisor, Group Fitness Instructors and guests.
- Prepares choreography and instructs members in various level of group fitness techniques; provides feedback to participants regarding their performance level.
Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to stand on one's feet, kneel, stoop, and walk for extended periods of time.
- Must be physically capable of meeting the demands of the fitness center & athletic programs.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
Employee Benefits:
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Savings Plan Available
- Supplemental Insurance Available
Education & Experience
- Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Sport Management, Kinesiology, Physical Education or a related field,
AND
- Two years' experience in the delivery of fitness programs, with at least one year in a supervisory role, or
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certification & Licensure
- Professional certification(s) as a General Group Exercise Instructor, and/or specific class-format certification(s), (i.e. Zumba);
- Any major, widely-recognized specialty certification required to teach copyrighted classes (i.e. Zumba, Mad Dogg Spinning, etc.)
- First Aid & CPR w/ AED Certifications (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled