Group Exercise Instructor (Per Diem) - Meadowmont Wellness Center

UNC Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to lead group exercise activities at Meadowmont Wellness Center in Chapel Hill, NC. The role is per diem with a standard schedule of 2.00 hours per week, onsite.

You will educate participants on safe exercises, adapt classes to all fitness levels, and foster a fun, inclusive workout environment for diverse populations. Certification in aerobic/group exercise is required or training may substitute in certain cases.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; higher-level degree may satisfy this requirement.
• Aerobic or group exercise instruction certification required.
• Verified training may substitute for certification where certification does not exist.

Responsibilities

• Educates members on safe techniques and guidelines; greets and orients new participants.
• Instructs classes to the ability level of students and monitors exertion.
• Stays on schedule, stores equipment, and reports maintenance issues.
• Participates in instructor trainings and wellness center events.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of safe exercise technique

Ability to demonstrate all skills to"

Ability to work with diverse popu l

Education

High school diploma or GED

Aerobic or group exercise instruction certification

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

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 pursuing 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.

Other Information

Other information:

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; higher-level degree may satisfy this requirement.

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: Meadowmont Wellness Center
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 2.00
Salary Range: $18.00 - $24.66 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:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

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

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