Group Exercise Instructor (Per Diem)

UNC Health; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Medical Center in Cary, NC seeks a Group Exercise Instructor to lead class activities and educate participants on safe, effective exercises. You will tailor instruction to the ability of each participant and foster a fun, inclusive workout environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 6 months of group exercise experience, and current aerobic or group-exercise certification. Per diem work with a 20-hour week is typical.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Aerobic or group exercise instruction certification required.
• Six months experience leading group exercise activities.
• Ability to work with a diverse population and instruct safely.

Responsibilities

• Educates members on safe techniques and guidelines.
• Instructs classes to the ability level of participants and keeps to schedule.
• Stores equipment properly and reports problems; attends trainings.
• Participates in Wellness Center events and promotions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Diversity awareness

Knowledge of safe exercise techniques

Ability to demonstrate skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

The Group Exercise Instructor position pays $35.00 per class

Summary

The Group Exercise Instructor leads members through group exercise activities. The Group Exercise Instructor educates participants about useful and safe exercises, assists them in achieving exercise goals and creates a fun workout environment for all populations pursuant to the fitness standards. Instructor leads members through group exercise activities in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Educates members on safe techniques and guidelines. Greet all members and orients new participants. Instructs class to the ability level of the students participating. Monitor participants through perceived rate of exertion. Works with participants to achieve fitness goals. Encourages new participants and orients them to class.
• Instructs group exercise classes according to schedule and according to company standards. Starts and finishes class on time as scheduled. Stores all equipment neatly and appropriately. Documents equipment problems in club maintenance log and reports problem to Service Manager. Attends instructor trainings and supervisor’s meetings.
• Participates in all Wellness Center events, promotions and marketing events.

Education Requirements

• High School diploma or GED

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Aerobic or group exercise instruction certification
• For exercise classes where certification does not exist, verified training may be considered as a substitute for certification in areas of: Tai Chi, Pre-Natal Yoga, Senior Fitness, Children’s Fitness, Adolescent Fitness, Hip Hop, WSI, Line Dancing, and the like.

Professional Experience Requirements

• Six (6) months experience in leading group exercise activities

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

• Ability to deal with a diversity of individuals. Ability to communicate with people of all age groups. Strong Communication skills. Knowledge of safe exercise technique and principles. Ability to effectively demonstrate all skills being taught to participants.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Northwest Cary Wellness Center

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 20.00

Salary Range: $19.11 - $27.16 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC:Cary

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.