Instructor II - Climbing Wall

Position Summary:

To give instruction and personal coaching to athletes of all ages and ability levels in subject areas related to wellness and athletics. Design instructional programs, prepare lesson plans and instructional materials, present subject matter demonstrating proper techniques, and perform classroom management tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coach and instruct with sound principles in the areas of the Climbing Wall.
• Ability to teach beginners through advanced learners.
• Ability to speak and communicate before both small and large groups of people with poise and enthusiasm.
• Provide individual guidelines for development.
• Critique and give feedback to participants regarding their work and performance level.
• Create, teach demonstrate and implement planned practices suitable for athletes of all ages and ability levels.
• Provide a safe, fun and enjoyable learning environment for all participants.
• Maintain an open communication with direct supervisor in regards to scheduling and coaching.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and attitude with students of all ages, patrons, customers, staff and upper management.
• Be on time and prepared to teach or coach.
• Help facilitate equality and fairness among all participants.
• Adhere to all Protecting the Mission Policies and Procedures as established by The Salvation Army.
• Knowledge of safety precautions needed and ability to ensure compliance/adherence by all class members.
• Maintain a safe working environment; report all harmful problems with facilities to proper supervisor.
• Generate legible and accurate accident and incident reports as required and immediately rectify or notify appropriate personnel of all accidents or potentially unsafe conditions.
• Follow and adhere to all of the Salvation Army Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• All other duties as assigned.

General Qualifications and Proficiencies:

• Bachelors Degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience, with 2+ years of experience preferred.
• Leadership skills, problem solving capabilities, and the ability to maintain a positive attitude at all times while interacting with Kroc employees, guests, and the general public.
• A passionate desire to contribute to the ongoing development of innovative and excellent fitness, wellness, and athletic programs offered at the RJKCCC.
• Teaching or coaching experience in the area of fitness, health, and athletics is desirable.
• Tournament organization, sports team management, experience is desirable.
• Fitness, health, and athletics experience with people of various ability levels and various age groups, infants through senior citizens, is desirable.
• Certifications and work or personal experience relating to other programming areas, such as aquatics, that are offered at the RJKCCC is desirable.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to carry out multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Computer and Microsoft Office skills required.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Valid Driver’s License and insured transportation.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects and reach overhead.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Minorites/Women/Disabled/Protected Veterans.