FitRec - Group Fitness Instructor II

Belmont University; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A Christian-centered community seeking a Group Fitness Instructor to provide engaging fitness classes to students at Belmont University. The ideal candidate will possess an NCCA-accredited fitness certification and demonstrate effective communication and customer interaction skills. This role requires flexibility in schedule and the ability to foster a supportive environment for fitness participants.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral communication skills with co-workers, supervisors, patrons and guests.
• Ability to design and implement evidence-backed exercise classes.
• Knowledge of fitness programming including proper form and exercise prescription.

Responsibilities

• Safely conduct group fitness classes for the community.
• Maintain and manage records regarding class registration and attendance.
• Facilitate wellness education programming.
• Develop a positive atmosphere for class participants.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer interaction

Knowledge of fitness programming

Ability to work unconventional hours

Education

Current student at Belmont University

Tools

NCCA-accredited fitness certification

Job description

Special Note:All students are required to read the BU Student Employment Policy prior to submitting an application. All Federal Work-Study students should read the program rules and regulations located at http://www.belmont.edu/sfs/employment/fws.html

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Group Fitness Instructor 2 is a position for a nationallycertified instructor who holds an NCCA-accredited certification. Group FitnessInstructor 2 provides members of the Belmont community with group fitnessinstruction and wellness education services.

Duties Include:

• Safely and effectivelyconduct group fitness classes for the Belmont community using proper form,cuing techniques, and appropriate regressions and progressions
• Maintain andmanage records regarding class registration and attendance
• Facilitate wellnesseducation programming for members of the Belmont community
• Develop andmaintain a positive and supportive atmosphere for class participants
• AttendReunions, CEUs, trainings and developmental programs
• Other duties as assigned

The physical requirementsdescribed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essentialfunctions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee’s vision mustbe adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc. The employeeis regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required tostand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands andarms. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending,kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employeemust frequently lift and move loads of 20-50 pounds. Close vision, distancevision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus,with or without corrective lenses

Required Qualifications

• Excellent oral communication skills withco-workers, supervisors, patrons and guests
• Excellent customer interactionskills with co-workers, supervisors, patrons and guests
• Ability to workoutside conventional work hours (e.g. weekends, late nights and some holidays)
• Must have a knowledge of fitness programming including proper form, participantinteraction, and exercise prescription
• Must possess the ability to design andimplement evidence-backed exercise classes that satisfy participant needs whileremaining within the scope of practice as stated by their certifyingorganization
• Ability to effectively progress and regress exercises based onparticipant fitness levels

Required Education Must be enrolled as a current student at Belmont University.

Required Experience Current NCCA-accredited general fitness or specialty certification (i.e. SPIN, ZUMBA, Barre, Yoga)

Belmont University is a Christ-centered community. The University faculty, administration, and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. As a community seeking to uphold Christian standards of morality, ethics, and conduct, Belmont University holds high expectations of each person who chooses to join the community. In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/the Americans with Disabilities Act, Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or sexual orientation in its administration of education policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or employment. Consistent with applicable civil rights law, the University primarily hires employees of the Christian faith who are committed to support the mission of the University. The University has appointed the Chief Human Resources Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator to serve as coordinator of non-discrimination compliance for staff and faculty. The Director of Institutional Equity and Compliance and Title IX Coordinator serves as coordinator of compliance for Title IX (sex discrimination) issues and questions for students. Click here to learn more.

*In accordance with accrediting standards for its professional education programs in law and medicine, the University does not apply religious criteria in hiring employees within those programs. All employees hired by the University, regardless of religious faith, shall be committed to Belmont’s Christ-centered, student-focused mission.

Belmont's Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veteransand disabled individuals. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer under all applicable civil rights laws.