Fitness and Recreation Manager-The Salvation Army Kroc Center

As the Fitness and Recreation Manager you will provide oversight for the daily operations of the health and fitness spaces of the facility. Responsibilities include programming, staffing, operations and safety of the sports and fitness spaces. This includes the group exercise spaces, weight and cardio spaces, indoor track, storage areas, consultation rooms, and associated mechanical spaces. This position is a key member of the program team and serves under the direction of the Program Director ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

What You Will Do:

• Manage daily operations of all health and fitness facilities, programs, events and equipment.
• Recruit, train and supervise all health and fitness employees, independent contractors and volunteers.

• Develop and implement safety policies and procedures for the health and fitness areas of the facility.

• Develop and implement programming specific to the health and fitness areas of the facility Develop and manage the short- and long-range planning process for all health and fitness programs with attention to the implementation of a visionary plan for growth and increased program attendance and revenue

• Responsible for designing, implementing, organizing, administering and evaluating programs for the health and fitness area also including securing outside groups, rentals and programs to best utilize the facility throughout all open hours. This may include partnerships with area schools, home school association and special needs groups.
• Other tasks as assigned by leadership

Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.

Background Checks: Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.

Experience:

• Three plus years management experience in health and fitness setting with progressive levels of responsibility in developing, planning, managing, and supervising health and fitness facilities and programs. Must be able to assist, develop, and administer budgets, planning, staff development, membership service, and community relations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage customer service through building a positive relationship with members and guests
• Ability to effectively work with children, parents, customers, staff and volunteers in a capacity of leadership, counseling and education
• Ability to lead and develop a high-capacity staff team
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience which, at the sole discretion of The Salvation Army, provide the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform in this role, will be considered

Certifications: Must have a valid driver's license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver's qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm and CPR training within the first 30 days of employment

Skills/Abilities:

• Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.
• Proficient with standard word and spreadsheet processing and database software applications.

Supervisory Responsibility: Supervise all related staff.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Requirements Include:

• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
• Lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds
• May require bending, squatting, walking.
• May require standing for extended

Travel: May require some travel as needed

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a Community Center environment; requires some weekend and evening work

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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.

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.