Instructor, Community Recreation (West): Module 3 - Group Exercising

Department: Athletics, Wellness, and Community Recreation
Location: Western Campus
Reports To: Community Recreation Coordinator
Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty

About the Role

Leads dynamic group fitness classes with a focus on HIIT, circuit training, boot camp, step aerobics, line dance aerobics, and Pilates promoting cardiovascular health, coordination, and community connection. Designs high-energy workouts tailored to a range of fitness levels, delivered both in-person and virtually. Prioritizes safe and effective instruction by emphasizing proper technique, appropriate pacing, and ongoing participant motivation.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction to students and community members.
• Develops and presents the department with a curriculum that provides students with a full experience and is structured to accommodate all fitness levels.
• Sets up in preparation for and cleans up after each class.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Current certifications in one of the following: Pilates Balanced Body, NPCP STOTT, or BASI (Body Arts and Science International).
• Required CPR/first aid certifications.
• Minimum of two years of demonstrated experience.
• Ability to read, understand, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to perform an aerobic activity for the duration of the class.
• Demonstrated basic proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of the community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in related field.
• Demonstrated experience with community-based instruction.
• Professional presentation skills.

Skills

• Basic knowledge of fundamental subject area concepts, practices, and procedures with the ability to apply in varied situations as it pertains to the departmental focus.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Service Focus, Communication, Quality of Work (Critical Competencies).
• Time Utilization, Collaboration (Very Important Competencies).
• Adaptability, Continuous Improvement (Important Competencies).

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• The work may be performed in a normal, professional office environment. The work area is adequately lit, heated, and ventilated.
• Work may be partially performed in an environment with sufficient noise that may cause an employee to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.
• Work may be partially performed in an outdoor environment where employees may not be protected from weather conditions.
• Work may be partially performed in and/or around a swimming pool requiring the employee to be a proficient swimmer.

Pay

$30.30/hour

Schedule

Hours depend on program needs; days, evenings, and weekends. Flexibility required.