Fitness Instructor I

LOCATION: Kroc Center - Phoenix, AZ

STATUS: Part-Time / Non-Exempt

HOURLY RATE OF PAY: $17.44

We are seeking enthusiastic and qualified instructors and personal trainers to join our team at a vibrant community center serving individuals of all ages. Ideal candidates will have experience leading group fitness classes or providing one-on-one training, with specific qualifications in areas such as aquatic fitness, strength training, senior-focused classes (e.g., SilverSneakers), and dance fitness formats such as Zumba. Morning hours are currently available, making this a great opportunity for fitness professionals who enjoy creating positive, engaging experiences for community members in a supportive and energetic environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to design high-quality, up-to-date, scientifically sound, safe, and effective Group Fitness Classes for a variety of student ability levels.
• Must uphold the scope and practice of fitness professionals.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all client information.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clientele and staff.
• Demonstrate positive team leadership capabilities and supervision skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to relate positively and energetically with coworkers and participants.
• Ability to maintain a non-judgmental attitude when working with coworkers and participants.
• Maintain a professional attitude and approach to problem-solving.
• Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Thrive in a team-oriented environment. Be a team player.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
• Ability to empathize and communicate with low-income and vulnerable people.
• Must be at least 18 years.
• Must possess and maintain current certificates for the specific class format hired to teach.
• Prefer at least 1 year's prior experience teaching Group Fitness Classes.
• Must have the ability to instruct with proficiency.
• Experience leading various groups of people with different fitness abilities.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to operate a telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.