The full-time Fitness-Coordinator position offers a generous benefits package that includes excellent health, dental, vision, and hearing insurance as well as generous paid time off that includes 10 days of vacation per year, 12 sick days per year (4 of which can be taken like vacation days), 12 paid holidays, 2 personal days, and the ability to earn an additional 2 days of PTO through our wellness program. The Salvation Army also contributes generously to a pension on your behalf and offers short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other great benefits. We invest in you as an employee and provide paid training and professional development opportunities and are looking for someone who wants to grow and develop with an organization that makes a difference in our community

MISSION STATEMENT:

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.

KROC CENTER MISSION

In keeping with the mission of the Wisconsin & Upper MI Division of The Salvation Army, The Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center located in Green Bay, WI provides facilities, programs and services that strengthen, encourage, and enrich children, adults, and seniors through positive life-changing experiences.

SUMMARY/PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Fitness Coordinator will assist the Fitness & Sports Manager with providing oversight for the daily operations of all designated fitness areas of the facility, focusing on land and water Group Fitness but to include other fitness and sports areas as needed. Responsibilities will include scheduling and training staff, assisting with program development, record keeping, and data entry into software system, leading and instructing fitness activities, and assisting the Fitness & Sports Manager with administrative functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

1. Proactively ensure a safe fitness environment for all Kroc Center staff, volunteers, members, and participants.

2. Assist with supervising, scheduling, monitoring, and evaluating the work performance of fitness and sports team members.

3. Assist in the planning, directing, and guidance of the fitness programs and activities of the Kroc Center.

4. Instruct group fitness classes and provide orientation classes to adult and youth members.

5. Assist in the operations of sports programming as needed, to include administrative or operational assistance.

6. Assist the Fitness & Sports Manager with timely and accurate record keeping, including statistical reports related to all fitness programs, sports programs as necessary, accounting of expenditures, and other reports as directed.

7. Ensure the attractive appearance, operational function, and general upkeep of the fitness facilities including equipment and furnishings. Assist in the procurement, maintenance and repair of fitness equipment and facilities as necessary and within capability.

8. Serve as a member of the Manager on Duty team.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate's Degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Fitness Management, or a related field preferred. Experience and training may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Two years of related work experience.

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• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• First Aid, CPR and AED Certification for Adult, Child, and Infant required within 90 days of hire. Ability to obtain First Aid, CPR, and AED Instructor Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Applicant must possess a valid Wisconsin Driver's license with clearance to drive from The Salvation Army's insurance carrier.
• Applicant must possess and maintain a nationally accredited Group Fitness Certification AFAA, ACE, NSCA, ACSM, or NASM or Yoga certification preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a self-motivated and self-directed schedule.
• Ability to address multiple projects in a timely manner while being responsive and detail oriented.
• Ability to interact with co-workers and the public in a positive, professional manner.
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances.

Strong computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office products, e-mail, and Internet.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES: 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; spot individuals participating in group fitness activities; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work environment characteristics 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 job is performed at times in an office environment at normal room temperature. The noise level in this work environment is usually low. The duties of this job will also be performed in various settings within a community center including a fitness center, aquatics center, and gymnasium, where the noise level is usually moderate to loud and conditions may be warmer and more humid than a normal office environment.

For other duties of this job, the employee may be facilitating an event outdoors and will be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment outdoors is usually moderate to loud. The duties may also take place at offsite locations and employees will be exposed to the weather and environmental conditions present at these locations.

This position requires the employee be available to work days, weeknights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

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.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that as an employee of The Salvation Army they will support its religious mission.