Barre Instructor

Brown University; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Brown University’s Division of Athletics and Recreation seeks a qualified Barre Instructor to provide engaging Barre classes and promote healthy lifestyle choices. This 11-month seasonal, part-time role supports participants and Recreation members within the Group Fitness Program.

The instructor develops safe class designs, maintains current certifications, and may work nights and weekends as needed. A successful audition and strong presentation skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one fitness instructor certification through IBBFA or similar Barre certification.
• Satisfactory audition demonstrating appropriate safety cues, modifications, progressions, and presentation skills.
• One to two years of relevant experience teaching Barre or group fitness preferred.
• First Aid, CPR and AED Certification (or on-site training).
• Will be required to work nights/weekends and sub if needed.
• Must maintain active certifications throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of challenging and motivating barre/group fitness formats.
• Enforce policies and procedures of Dance Studios, Nelson Fitness Center and Group Fitness Program.
• Create safe and effective program design.
• Organize studio after each Barre class.
• Promote Brown Group Fitness promotions, programs, services, and special events.
• Motivate Recreation members to continue involvement with programs and services.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Barre certification

First Aid/CPR

Safety cues/modifications

Job description

The Division of Athletics and Recreation at Brown University is seeking qualified applicants for the Barre Instructor position. Acting under direct supervision of the Fitness and Wellness Manager, the Barre Instructor will provide excellent instruction in Barre classes. The position will promote the Division’s mission to advance healthy lifestyle choices through participation opportunities, educational experiences and supportive services. The Barre Instructor will serve as a fitness resource for program participants and all Recreation members to encourage continued class attendance and involvement in the Group Fitness Program. This is a part-time, 11-month seasonal position.

Major Tasks

• Develop positive relationships with program participants by teaching a variety of challenging and motivating group fitness formats.
• Enforce policy and procedure of Dance Studios, Nelson Fitness Center and Group Fitness Program.
• Create safe and effective program design.
• Organize studio after each Barre class.
• Promote Brown Group Fitness promotions, programs, services, and special events.
• Motivate Recreation members to continue involvement with programs and services.

Requirements

• Minimum of one fitness instructor certification(s) through IBBFA or similar Barre certification through an accredited institution.
• Satisfactory interview/audition demonstrating appropriate safety cues, modifications, progressions, and outstanding presentation skills.
• One to two years of relevant experience teaching Barre or group fitness preferred.
• First Aid, CPR and AED Certification (or training/certification course on-site).
• Will be required to work nights/weekends and sub if needed.
• Must maintain active certifications throughout employment.

All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the compliance office and appropriate parties.

Employees in coaching positions must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting by the compliance office and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division).

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

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