ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Under the general supervision of the Director, the Health Promotions Instructor for Zumba will plan and carry out health and fitness programming sessions for older adults who attend the senior center. The instructor will teach basic movement and apply it to music to choreograph workout sessions that will help improve mobility and maintain health. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

　　Develop lesson plans and activities for class

　　Create an atmosphere where all participants are engaged, have fun, are safe, and work collectively as a team

　　Regularly communicate with Director regarding participants and class topics

　　Mentor and support new and first-time members

　　Maintain accurate program documentation including but not limited to sign-in/sign-out sheets, attendance reports, etc.

　　Maintain an organized workspace by taking responsibility for maintaining all supplies, materials, equipment, and program spaces

　　COMPETENCIES

　　Solid understanding of proper fitness practices , how the body moves, and what it needs to stay healthy

　　Ability to demonstrate or explain the proper physical activity and movements safely for classes

　　Ability to teach various fitness classes

　　Excellent verbal and written customer service skills

　　Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

　　Commitment to RiseBoro’s mission, vision, and values

　　Ability to provide quality care with compassion, patience, and empathy

　　Ability to show genuine interest in helping older adults

　　A self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team

　　Ability to be organized, dependable, reliable, and efficient in running an effective class

　　Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism/bias; ability to understand their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities

　　Demonstrated commitment to supporting communities that have experienced systemic oppression i.e. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice-involved persons, etc.

　　EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

　　High School diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred

　　Minimum of one (1) year related teaching experience

　　Experience working with the older adult population preferred

　　EEO/Affirmative Action Policy Statement

　　It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.