Group Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer

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The City of Salem is seeking a Group Fitness Instructor or Certified Personal Trainer! This position is within the Recreation Services Center 50+ Salem's premier Senior Center. The Group Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer offers Group Fitness instruction and personal training opportunities both in the Center 50+ building as well as out in the Salem community through our Wellness on Wheels van (WOW Van) which brings health wellness to local seniors and senior living communities.
In addition to teaching fitness classes or providing training sessions you would have the opportunity to teach short nutrition and wellness lectures both via ZOOM and in person. Center 50+ strives to be a Senior Center without walls, it is our mission to bring health and wellness to all seniors. If you are someone who has a passion for encouraging others to live well and stay active and a genuine love for people, we look forward to meeting you.
What you will do:
The Group Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer position requires leadership of a wide variety of activities. This position is responsible for directing recreational activities at programmed recreation sites. You may be responsible for total program activities, planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating of programs delivered. This recruitment will be used to fill multiple seasonal Group Fitness Instructors or Certified Personal Trainers assignments. The schedule for this position will be 10-20 hours per week.
Additional information on job responsibilities:

• Welcoming guests to Center 50+ complex.
• Cleaning fitness equipment and group exercise room.
• Providing excellent customer service by explaining programs and activities, teaching patrons how to use fitness equipment, providing basic fitness information; and reporting/resolving complaints.
• Maintaining attendance and class rosters.
• Assisting in the promotion of facility activities and special events.
• Assisting in Wellness on Wheels van activities
• Organizes, implements, and supervises recreational activities.
• Directs others in the delivery of recreational programs and manages on-site operations and participants.
• Performs other essential work duties as required.

What are the minimum qualifications?

• Must pass the pre-employment background check and drug test (including marijuana).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have an Oregon Driver license and have a driving record that meets the City of Salem's driving standards.
• Four years of higher education in exercise science, education or related health/fitness field, or equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training providing instructional experience working with adults in a related program area that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required to apply):

• Certifications and/or Licenses:
  • CPR/First Aid/AED personal training, Group Fitness, or adult/senior instructor certifications preferred.
  • Group Fitness Certification in any fitness category or Personal Training Certification is desired.
  • Bilingual skills preferred.

About us:
The City of Salem is the second largest City in the State of Oregon, located in the heart of Willamette Valley, and is the capital city of Oregon with a population over 180,000. Centrally located, Salem is 47 miles south of Portland and an hour from the Cascade Mountains to the east and an hour from the ocean beaches to the west. Salem is an exceptional community for living and working with exciting new and comfortable well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings.
A full-service City, Salem has eight primary departments:
Community Planning and Development, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community and Urban Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City has five labor unions and employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members. The Urban Renewal Agency and the Salem Housing Authority are separate municipal corporations. The Agency contracts with the City for services and the Authority is led by the Housing Administrator within the Community Planning and Urban Development department.
Where can I find out more about the position?
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Fitness Instructor or view by clicking here.
How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.
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