KU Fit Instructor-Student Hourly/Work Study

Job Description

• In advance, prepare to teach the class, which could include designing an appropriate workout, including proper warm-up and cool down; creating a music playlist; and/or practicing choreography.
• Providing modifications (regressions or progressions) to accommodate all fitness levels.
• Leading participants through a group fitness class while providing motivation.
• Explaining, demonstrating, and ensuring participants perform movements safely.
• Substituting for other instructors/KU Fit classes when able.
• Finding a substitute instructor when unable to teach.
• Building rapport with participants.
• Ensuring participants have a KU Fit pass.
• Mitigating the risk of injury or damage to facility or equipment.
• Enforcing policies and procedures.
• Assisting with good housekeeping by keeping studio, equipment, and equipment closets tidy.
• Implementing emergency action procedures as needed.
• Maintain group fitness certification.
• Obtain and maintain CPR/AED certification.
• Communicate with the KU Fit Program Manager and program supervisor.
• Recording participation numbers.
• Accurately completing payroll clock in/out.
• Provide availability.
• Teaching KU Fit private fitness classes.
• Creating and instructing KU Fit special events.
• Attending monthly meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Either currently certified with an NCCA accredited group fitness certification such as ACE GFI or hold a specialized group fitness certification (e.g., RYT200, YogaFit, Les Mills, Zumba, Barre Above, Schwinn Cycle, etc.).
• Possess a current CPR/AED certification with an in-person skills component assessing all CPR/AED steps, or willing to obtain within 4 weeks of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication as evidenced by application materials, interview, and audition.
• Previous experience as a group fitness instructor.
• Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health or related major.

Position Requirements

• Employment Conditions: (2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

Contact Information to Applicants

codyladson@ku.edu