On-Call Group Exercise Fitness Instructor

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Recreation or their designee, the On-Call Fitness Instructor will instruct Group Exercise fitness classes as scheduled each quarter at the Pat Malley Fitness and Recreation Center. Campus Recreation is committed to the Jesuit ideal of educating the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—by providing services that enrich the lives of the SCU community through recreational, educational, and competitive programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective, engaging, and motivating class formats accompanied by fun and appropriate playlists.
• Build class attendance and offer alternative movements/positions to accommodate all fitness levels.
• Listen attentively to members, answer questions, and engage in conversations before and after classes.
• Provide classes in various campus locations for special events as needed.
• Ensure the safety of all class participants.
• Educate class participants on correct form and alternative moves during fitness routines as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for participants.

Qualifications

• Current nationally recognized Group Exercise Certification from one of the following:
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
  • American Council on Exercise (ACE)
  • American Fitness Aerobic Association (AFFA)
  • Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA)
  • Additional specialized certifications
• Current CPR/AED & First Aid certification (no online certifications accepted) or willingness to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to teach between one and four one-hour fitness classes each week.
• Provide a positive public relations and policy education to participants.
• Effectively communicate with fitness class participants.
• Attend and contribute to all in-services, staff trainings, and meetings as scheduled.
• Provide a friendly, welcoming, inclusive, and service-oriented environment.
• Ensure a safe and responsible fitness program at all times.
• Represent Campus Recreation in a professional manner at all times.
• Assist with creating a culture of sustainability for the Campus Recreation program and campus by helping to fashion a more just, humane, and sustainable world.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Physical Demands

• Ability to perform exercises specific to the class being taught.
• May be required to travel to other buildings on campus for special event classes.

Work Environment

• Mostly indoor fitness room environment with equipment noise.
• Potential for outdoor special event classes as needed.