Overview
The Salvation Army’s Kroc is hiring a Fitness & Recreation Specialist and offers the following benefit package to part-time employees:
* Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time
* Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20+ hours/week)
* Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including: Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance
* Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!
Location: 650 Dudley St., Dorchester, MA
Pay Range: $18/hr
The Fitness & Recreation Specialist provides professional fitness services to members and clients of the center to appropriately meet the health and fitness needs of each individual. This role works in the overall fitness & recreation department including but not limited to the fitness floor, cardio loft, group dance studio, gymnasium, athletic field, and outdoor court.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Two years of college required in a field related to health sciences, leisure studies, or physical education or equivalent experience preferred.
* Bachelor’s degree in a health/fitness field preferred.
* Must have 1-3 years of progressive experience in fitness, athletics, and/or recreation field.
* Rock Wall and High/Low elements experience preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide fitness floor supervision and basic exercise instruction.
* Review and screen all health history questionnaires and obtain physician clearance if needed.
* Conduct daily mandatory facility orientations for new members.
* Schedule appointments for testing and personal fitness consultations.
* Perform fitness tests, including cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular testing.
* Deliver and explain fitness test results with exercise prescription and program recommendations to members.
* Check assessment action system daily to ensure prompt attention to member requests and follow-up.
* Maintain member assessment files including accurate and up-to-date notation from member appointments.
* Annually complete a total of 2 continuation education credits in a health and fitness related field (at the expense of the employee).
* Coach, instruct, and manage fitness and recreation programs and clinics as assigned.
* Provide appropriate re-direction to members performing dangerous or harmful exercises.
* Maintain a safe environment for members and clients of the Center.
* Perform facility rounds every 15-30 minutes including monitoring of gymnasium floor and adhere to posted gym schedule if applicable.
* Maintain cleanliness of fitness & recreation areas and equipment, including inspection of equipment requiring maintenance and/or repair.
* Promote member self-cleaning of equipment by ensuring hand-wipe dispensers are full and functional.
* Report all fitness and recreation hazards and safety matters to Fitness and Wellness Manager and/or Fitness & Recreation Coordinator.
* Plan, market, and implement member incentive and fitness programs.
* Respond to all injuries, both medical and non-medical, according to policy and procedures.
* Attend weekly/monthly staff meetings.
* Perform all necessary tasks for both opening and closing shifts on weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
* Work in a cooperative manner with other team members of the Fitness and Recreation department and Kroc Center staff and volunteers.
* Enforce all Fitness & Recreation policies and procedures consistently.
* Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.
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.
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