Group Fitness Instructor

California Institute of Technology; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as a Group Fitness Instructor, where you'll engage with a diverse community and inspire individuals through various fitness classes. This role involves teaching formats such as Boot Camp, Spin, and Pilates, while ensuring a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for participants. You'll have the opportunity to share your passion for fitness, motivate others, and contribute to a vibrant campus culture. If you're dedicated to promoting health and wellness and possess the necessary credentials, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a positive impact in a prestigious environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of teaching experience in group fitness.
• Current certifications in CPR/AED and fitness instruction required.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of fitness classes, ensuring a safe environment.
• Monitor and educate participants on effective workout methods.
• Maintain records and attend mandatory meetings for continued education.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of Human Anatomy

Motivational Skills

Ability to Work with Diverse Groups

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Red Cross CPR/AED Certification

Group Fitness Instructor Certification

Job description

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.

Job Summary

Our Group Fitness instructors teach a variety of assigned classes in our recreation program. Currently, we are looking for regular instructors in a variety of fitness formats.

Under direct supervision of the Assistant Director for Recreation, instructors will provide group fitness instruction in a variety of classes, monitor & educate patrons on fitness and exercise, and maintain a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants.

Instructors may be asked to teach a variety of cardiovascular, strength, dance, Pilates, or flexibility-based group fitness class formats to students, faculty, staff, and members. Class formats include: Boot Camp, Spin, Weight Training, High Intensity Interval, Barre, Pilates, Dance Fitness, & Aqua Aerobics. Class size ranges from 10-20 participants.

• Teach classes as assigned by the Assistant Director, including, but not limited to, Boot Camp, Spin, High Intensity Interval Cardio, Pilates, Hi Lo aerobics, Barre, Flexibility and Core conditioning.
• Organizational skills in creating combinations to be taught within the parameters of the designated format.
• Demonstrate the ability to move rhythmically to the beat of the music including the ability to incorporate optimal usage of cueing, tempo, choreography, and safe transitional movements from one pattern to another.
• Instruct patrons on effective workout methods; explain proper techniques, demonstrate exercises; identify different muscle groups, and teach appropriate methods to strengthen specific muscles.
• Maintain records as needed.
• Teach scheduled classes, beginning and ending on time; provide adequate warm-up, exercises and modifications, stretching, and cool-down.
• Assist participants, answer questions, and maintain a positive exercise experience for class participants.
• Ensure safety standards are met, and department and facility policies are followed.
• Perform related duties as necessary.
• Attend and participate in continued education workshops and mandatory meetings.

Basic Qualifications

• At least 1 year of teaching experience.
• Maintains current credentials and certifications.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members.
• Appreciation for individual uniqueness and diversity.
• Must possess or acquire current Red Cross CPR/AED certification.
• Working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology, and physical fitness training principles.
• Knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies and incorporation of music, tempo, cueing technique, and rhythm.
• Ability to be professional and motivate class participants. Provide a welcoming, inclusive environment for all participants.
• Ability to cooperate and work well with other staff members.
• Ability to substitute for other instructors at different days/times.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to teach multiple group fitness formats is desired.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Group fitness instructor certification from a nationally recognized organization, AFAA or ACE (or equivalent) highly preferred. Additional specialty/certifications preferred.

Required Documents

• Resume

About the Company

The California Institute of Technology is a private research university in Pasadena, California.