Student Group Fitness Instructor

Job Title

Student Group Fitness Instructor

Department

Fitness Center JM

Worker Type

Student (Fixed Term)

Pay Information

For hourly student pay rates, please visit the Student Job Classification page on the Office of Human Resources website. For salaried student positions, contact the department for pay information.

Duration of Appointment

summer and academic year

Maximum Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Job Description Summary

Plan, prepare and instruct group fitness classes to a variety of populations with the safety and well-being as a first priority. Answer program questions and concerns, and maintain upkeep and cleanliness of the group fitness equipment.

Job Description

Essential Duties

·         Maintains a safe and friendly environment, keeping patron well-being and satisfaction the priority.

·         Creates and instructs varying types of group fitness lesson plans appropriate for multiple levels.

Arrives at least 10 minutes prior to class to prepare music, check room cleanliness, set up equipment if needed, and greet and check-in participants as they arrive

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

·         Maintains current instructor, BBP and CPR certifications through continuing education workshops or classes, remaining up-to-date on safety and physiological issues as they pertain to group exercise.

Minimum Requirements

·         Completes the Instructor Training Program or completion of successful audition while holding relevant national certification.

·         Obtains CPR/AED certification within 30 days of employment

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

resume/CV

Posting Contact Information

Erin Jennings jenningsee@miamioh.edu

Additional Information

A criminal background check may be required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

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