The Salvation Army Kroc Center - Camden, NJ

Enthusiasm. Expertise are not as crucial as character. The Salvation Army is a Christian-based organization and it is expected that those ideals be modeled by employees. Customer service/member experience is imperative. Flexible skills are also lauded.

Each day is slightly different--be prepared for anything and everything. Generally, duties typically include: answering just about any fitness/health-related questions, checking in member, merchandise transactions, opening/closing facility, general maintenance/cleaning, equipment tours/demonstrat...

VERY well. Employees and members are quite diverse; unconditional positive regard and empathic understanding are crucial. Motivational Interviewing techniques are also instrumental in encouraging members to adopt healthy lifestyles. Counseling has enhanced my ability to manage conflict, improve r...

The Salvation Army is a Christian-based organization and employees are expected to model those ideals (however, religious affiliation is not necessary). Employees and members are generally friendly, respectful, and all-inclusive. The atmosphere is laid back and supportive.

A good bit! All Fitness Coaches and Personal Trainers are part-time (< 30 hours/week). The schedule is flexible and employees can generally work as much or as little as they please! Bonus: After working for at least 3 month, employees are eligible for part-time benefits (i.e. paid holidays)!

Healthy respect for Salvation Army Mission and Values Critical thinking Sound judgment Excellent communication skills Emotional stability and maturity Empathy Physical and mental stamina Ability to learn and function in a wide variety of didactic and clinical settings CPR/First Aid (adult and ch...