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Group Exercise Instructor
Position Summary
As a Group Exercise Instructor, you will play a pivotal role in
delivering dynamic and engaging fitness classes to our members. Your
primary responsibility is to lead energizing group workouts that cater
to various fitness levels and goals. You will create and execute
well-structured exercise routines, ensuring safety and effectiveness
throughout the sessions. Your passion for fitness will inspire
participants to push their limits and achieve their wellness objectives.
Additionally, you will provide motivation, guidance, and support to
foster a positive and inclusive workout environment. Collaborating with
fellow instructors and fitness staff, youll contribute to the
development of innovative class concepts and continually enhance the
overall member experience. Your enthusiasm, expertise, and dedication
will empower individuals to embrace an active lifestyle and enjoy the
benefits of regular exercise.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- - All instructors (certified or not) must audition for all teaching
positions.\
- certifications/Licenses must be maintained (at their expense)
throughout the time they are employed.</li>
- All instructors must maintainCPR/AED/FA certification for class
safety. This certification is provided through Campus Recreation and
Wellness at a reduced cost.\
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Audition Expectations:</li>
- Instructor must demonstrate leadership capabilities and
adaptability at the front of class making each session fun and
enjoyable while motivating participants.</li>
- Instructors must demonstrate the ability to move rhythmically to
the beat of the music, including the ability to incorporate optimal
usage of cueing, tempo, choreography, and safe transitional
movements from one pattern to another.</li>
- Instructors must demonstrate organizational skills in creating
combinations to be taught within the parameters of the format.</li>
- Instructor must use proper volume/speed of music for the class.\
Instructor must have basic working knowledge of human anatomy,
kinesiology, and training principles.\
Demonstrate proper warm-up/cool-down\
*Demonstrate proper stretching of muscles\
Demonstrate proper intensity progression throughout the class\
*Demonstrate proper body alignment of exercises with
modifications.\
*Demonstrate proper technique.</li>
- Never extend knee over the toes during lunges/squats.</li>
- Never hold your breath during an exercise.</li>
- Never drop the head below the chest during exercises.</li>
- Never tug on your neck during abdominal exercises.</li>
- Make sure the entire foot is on the step during activity using the
step bench, etc\
Instructors must demonstrate a highly sufficient degree of energy,
and have the endurance to complete each fitness class.
Skills Considered Essential for Success
-Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.\
-Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and
procedures.\
-Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.\
-Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as
a part of a team.\
-Ability to make sound judgments.\
-Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational
abilities.\
-Civility in all interactions.\
-Demonstrate effective follow-up.
Required Education and/or Experience
- Accredited certification preferred but not required
- CurrentCPR/AED/First Aid certification (or received 1 month after
hire date)
- Willingness to work hard, and desire to learn
- Effective communication skills
Background Check Statement
This position may be subject to a pre-employment cri inal, sex-offender
registry, financial history background check and drug screening. A
criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse
financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence
of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks
and drug screening information will be used in a confidential,
non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.