Group Exercise Instructor - Student Worker

University of California; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Central Arkansas is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to provide safe, engaging fitness classes for students, faculty and staff. The instructor will ensure accessibility for all levels, enforce studio policies, and act as a professional ambassador for Campus Recreation and Wellness.

The position requires CPR/AED/First Aid certification and a Group Exercise Instructor Certification, plus punctuality and independent work habits.

Qualifications

• Current CPR / AED / First Aid certification (or received 1 month after hire date).
• Group Exercise Instructor Certification is required.
• Highly punctual and able to work independently.
• Ability to handle confrontation in a confident and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide patrons with a safe, reasonable exercise class that can be performed by all fitness levels.
• Demonstrate proper forms of exercises/movements performed in the class.
• Demonstrate the ability to incorporate optimal usage of cuing, tempo, choreography, and safe transitional movements from one pattern to another.
• Instructors must demonstrate a high enough degree of energy and have the endurance to complete each fitness class.
• Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings.
• Arrive at class on time, 5–10 minutes before the scheduled start time, to set up and prepare for the class.
• Maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of the studio and equipment, ensuring patrons are using the equipment appropriately.
• Communicate with the Assistant Director of the Fitness Center about group exercise needs, cancellations of classes, and issues with equipment.
• Act in a professional manner by following T-Rec policies and upholding patrons to the standard while instructing classes.

Skills

CPR

First Aid

Group Exercise Knowledge

Punctuality

Education

Group Exercise Instructor Certification

Job description

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide group exercise opportunities to the students, faculty, and staff of UCA. The instructor will provide a safe, well‑organized, and accessible class for all fitness levels. The instructor will enforce all building policies pertaining to group exercises and appropriate use of the studios. The group exercise instructor will act as a representative of the Campus Recreation and Wellness department and must maintain professional composure and appearance while working with the facility.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide patrons with a safe, reasonable exercise class that can be performed by all fitness levels.
• Demonstrate proper forms of exercises/movements performed in the class.
• Demonstrate the ability to incorporate optimal usage of cuing, tempo, choreography, and safe transitional movements from one pattern to another.
• Instructors must demonstrate a high enough degree of energy and have the endurance to complete each fitness class.
• Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings.
• Arrive at class on time, 5–10 minutes before the scheduled start time, to set up and prepare for the class.
• Maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of the studio and equipment, ensuring patrons are using the equipment appropriately.
• Communicate with the Assistant Director of the Fitness Center about group exercise needs, cancellations of classes, and issues with equipment.
• Act in a professional manner by following T-Rec policies and upholding patrons to the standard while instructing classes.

Position Requirements

• Current CPR / AED / First Aid certification (or received 1 month after hire date)
• Willingness to work hard and desire to learn.
• Highly punctual and can work independently.
• Ability to handle confrontation in a confident and professional manner.
• Master the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) in the following areas:
  • Group exercise class layout
  • Appropriate movement modifications for varying fitness levels
  • Group exercise class timing
  • Mirroring

Special Instructions to Applicants

• CPR / AED / First Aid Certification
• Group Exercise Instructor Certification

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Central Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of gender, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs.