OMAHA KROC CENTER - Tai Chi Instructor

The Salvation Army Mission:  The Salvation Army, an international movement, is

an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.  Its message is based on

the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to

preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without

discrimination.

Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Purpose Statement

Inspire people to discover their God given talents and develop their potential

through artistic, educational, physical, and spiritual experiences in a

Christ-centered atmosphere.

Job Summary/Primary Purpose: To teach safe and effective multi-level fitness

and/or aerobic exercise classes in aquatics and/or land formats to guests and

employees, related to health, fitness and wellness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Considerately and patiently enforce Kroc Center rules to provide a safe

environment for all.

• Provide exceptional quality service, leadership and mentoring to all guests

in classes – promoting a culture in which excellent customer hospitality

thrives, all guests feel welcome, and events and programming are well

attended.

• Understand how to use and safely operate facilities, equipment and supplies.
• Assist in the development, improvement and implementation of systems that

safeguard any/all facilities, supplies and equipment related to fitness

programs and classes.

• Assist in the cleaning, maintenance, and inventory management of equipment in

the instruction area.

• Keep daily maintenance records and statistics. Notify the Health & Recreation

Coordinator of the need for significant or immediate repair of equipment and

replacing supplies.

• Assure any emergency response follows TSA policy and clear and concise

documentation is completed.

• Attend all scheduled team meetings and staff meetings as directed by Health &

Recreation Coordinator.

• Ensure all safety standards are met and maintain certifications performing

all in service requirements.

• Actively participate in community events and outreach in order to effectively

promote utilization of the Kroc Center as assigned by the Kroc Officers.

• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Previous experience in at least one area of a health & fitness field

preferred.

• Certification or education in at least one area of the fitness field

required.

• Working knowledge of general safety guidelines for group fitness required.

Qualifications:  The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal

knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

• Good communication skills including interpersonal skills.
• English proficiency required; Spanish language skills helpful.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of

organization.

• Exceptional flexibility and ability to work on multiple projects or tasks

simultaneously.

• Ability to collaborate and work within a team.
• Attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and conflict resolution

skills.

• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters
• Strong independent judgement.
• General computer knowledge is required to access payroll, timekeeping and

personal data via a web-based system.

Other Qualifications: Must pass all applicable background checks.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Cardiovascular Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/AED/First Aid) certification is

required within the first 90 days of employment and must be maintained on a

bi-yearly basis.

• Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training as established by The

Salvation Army.

• National Accredited Certification such as, but not limited to, Aerobics and

Fitness Association (AFAA), Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) or hold a

specific certification in the class being taught; for example, Zumba®.

Physical Requirements:  The physical demands described here are representative

of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential

functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the abilities to lead activities that require a range of

low to high impact physical activity.

• Other physical requirements include good speaking, hearing and vision

ability, and excellent manual dexterity.

• Ability to stand, bend and reach for extended periods of time, dexterity of

hands and fingers to operate equipment.

• This position will require the ability to lift and/or move more than 50

pounds occasionally.

Working Conditions:  The majority of the workday will be in a what may be

considered humid (pools) while other locations (gymnasium and fitness studios)

may be considered moderately loud in nature.

Qualifications

The pay rate for this position is $20.00 per hour.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they

will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious

mission.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are

back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been

impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are

encouraged to apply.