Grand Rapids Kroc Center - UPREP Instructor - Salvation Army Central Territory : Job Details

Grand Rapids Kroc Center - UPREP Instructor

Salvation Army Central Territory

Job Location : Grand Rapids,MI, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-17T07:07:35Z

Job Description :
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Key Areas of Responsibility:

  • To provide state-of-the-art and relevant instruction that contributes to each member's class/program goals.
  • To develop and instruct fun, energetic, and highly motivational classes for all ages and skill levels.
  • Implement safety measures for classes to ensure the health and safety of class participants.
  • Ensure that the ultimate goal of spiritual, emotional, and physical regeneration of all people is represented and infused in all programs, trainings, customer relations, and levels of operations

    • Specific Functions:

  • To provide state of the art and relevant instruction that contributes to each member class/program goals.
  • Instruct with sound principles in the area of instruction.
  • Ability to teach beginners through advanced learners.
  • Provide individual and group guidelines for development in programs
  • Critique and give feedback to participants regarding their work and performance level.
  • Ability to develop, implement and evaluate programs and classes according to desired outcomes and goals.
  • Maintain an open communication with the respective program manager/coordinator in regards to class development and scheduling.
  • Maintain a professional demeanor and attitude with students of all ages, patrons, customers, staff and upper management.
  • Ensure that any classroom changes or modifications are communicated to all classroom participants in an efficient manner.
  • Carry out program evaluations as directed.
  • To develop and instruct fun, energetic, and highly motivational classes for all ages and skill levels.
  • Design instructional programs, prepare lesson plans and instructional materials, present subject matter demonstrating proper techniques, and perform classroom management tasks.
  • Ability to speak and communicate before both small and large groups of people with poise and enthusiasm.
  • Create, teach, demonstrate, and implement planned practices suitable for children and adults of all ages and abilities.
  • Provide a safe, fun, and enjoyable learning environment for all participants.
  • Implement safety measures for classes to ensure the health and safety of class participants.
  • To work with the respective program manager/coordinator in the development of program health and safety policies and procedures. This will include the development and oversight of risk assessments for programs and program areas.
  • Adhere to all Safe from Harm Policies and Procedures as established by The Salvation Army.
  • Knowledge of safety precautions needed and ability to ensure compliance/adherence by class members.
  • Maintain a safe working environment; report all harmful problems with facilities to the proper personnel.
  • Understand and follow all accurate accident and incident reports as required, and immediately notify the appropriate authority of all accidents or potentially unsafe conditions
  • Insure that the ultimate goal of spiritual, emotional and physical regeneration of all people in represented and infused in all programs, trainings, customer relations, and levels of operation.
  • Be on time and prepared to teach your class.
  • Help facilitate equality and fairness among all participants.
  • Follow and adhere to all of The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures.

    • Qualifications:

  • Appropriate prior experience teaching or working in the area of instruction specified; required. Experience requirements will vary depending on the class.
  • Certification or a degree in a related field or level of expertise is required.
  • Where applicable, must have up-to-date personal insurance prior to employment.
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must have strong organizational skills and abilities.
  • Must be able to function effectively with minimal or no supervision.
  • Must be able to demonstrate various skills in the area of instruction specified.
  • A minimum of one (1) year experience teaching various or specific group exercise program's
  • Current First Aid, CPR and AED, or ability to obtain within 45 days.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Must be able to read, write and communicate in English. Ability to speak Spanish desired.
  • Must have physical ability to instruct appropriate classes.
  • Meet all health and safety regulations as defined by the Health Department as well as The Salvation Army.
  • Have a working knowledge of Microsoft programs, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel preferred.
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