Primary Duties

Group Fitness Instructors will be responsible for leading multiple group fitness classes that range in variety and levels. This includes counting, cueing, organizing choreography, and planning playlists ahead of class time. This is a part-time position paid on an hourly basis. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• 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
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and trainings
• Remain current with all group fitness and specialty format certifications through continuing education
• Submit up-to-date documentation of all certifications to professional staff
• Other duties as assigned

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.
• “Enrollment” shall include:
  • The period between two successive terms for which the student is enrolled.
  • The one “off” term in each academic year in which the student is not enrolled. Student employee status may be retained for one additional term following either graduation or withdrawal from enrollment.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Hold a primary group fitness certification from a nationally accredited organization. If teaching a speciality format (e.g. Zumba, Cycle, Barre, Pilates, etc.,), hold a current certificate in that format. You must upload a copy of your certification to the "Additional Documents" section of the application.
• 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.
• 2-7 hours/week
• Skills acquired include:
  • 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

Compensation and Benefits

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