Group Fitness Instructor (Student Associate) - Campus Recreation Center

Primary Duties

• Arriving at least 10 minutes prior to the session to prepare music, set up equipment, and greet participants
• Interact with participants ensuring that they have a positive, safe experience
• Promote knowledge of proper fitness components (i.e. warmup, aerobic exercise, strength exercise, flexibility, cool down, etc.)
• Develop safe workouts for participants, considering different fitness levels and proper form
• Provide modifications and progressions throughout classes to ensure all fitness levels receive a full and appropriate workout
• Provide pre-set playlists of appropriate music, that is not overly suggestive or contains foul/discriminatory language
• Start and end classes on time
• Ensure all equipment is put away, rooms are clean, and participants’ questions are answered after the class
• Communicate any equipment or sound system issues to professional staff

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Enrolled at a post-secondary institution or a secondary school, enrolled at least part-time (one or more credit hours if at a post-secondary institution), except for summer term, or will be a registered student during the next academic term
• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Hold a primary group fitness certification from a nationally accredited organization
• Hold a CPR certification or have the ability to obtain one in the first 3 months of hire

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Ability to teach multiple formats or positions
• Previous instructing experience, preferably in a university setting

Additional Information

• Campus Recreation provides additional development opportunities for staff beyond job duties including the possibility to attend varying conferences at state, regional, and national levels as well as inner-departmental committee opportunities through our student-led organization, Recreational Development & Leadership (RDL)
• This position may require early mornings, late nights, and holidays

Compensation And Benefits

• $15 - $18/hour based on experience and certifications
• 20% discount of programs and services (excluding Pro Shop)

Skills Acquired

• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Active listening
• Program development
• Working with diverse populations

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Standing – often
• Talking – often
• Walking – often
• Bending – often
• Pulling, pushing – often
• Ability to lift 15lb or more frequently

Additional Information

• Campus Recreation provides additional development opportunities for staff beyond job duties including the possibility to attend varying conferences at state, regional, and national levels as well as inner-departmental committee opportunities through our student-led organization, Recreational Development & Leadership (RDL)
• This position may require early mornings, late nights, and holidays