Group Fitness Coordinator (6567)

**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**