Junior Group Fitness Instructor-Campus Recreation (Work Study)

Penn State; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Campus Recreation department seeks a Work Study Junior Group Fitness Instructor for the 26-27 academic year. You will design and lead safe, engaging group fitness classes for students, faculty and staff and assist with equipment setup.

Federal Work Study students may work on campus or remotely if approved. Starting wage is $13.00 per hour; performance reviews are conducted regularly. Background checks are required per university policy.

Qualifications

• Must have Federal Work Study award.
• Ability to design and lead group fitness classes.
• Assist with equipment setup and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement safe beginner to advanced group fitness classes for students, faculty and staff.
• Lead classes and provide motivation and instruction.
• Assist with equipment setup and breakdown; ensure a safe workout environment.

Job description

**JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**This position requires you to have received a work-study award. To verify if you have received a work-study award, please consult the Financial Aid Award Summary area in your LionPATH account. A Federal Work Study award does not guarantee a job is available. Campus Recreation is seeking to fill the position of a Work Study Junior Group Fitness Instructor for the 26-27 academic year. Junior Group Fitness Instructors will design and implement safe and effective group fitness classes to students, faculty, and staff for Penn State University. Instructors will assist Instructors and participants with equipment set up and provide a motivating and enjoyable environment for participants. Some class formats include: Total Body Fit, HIIT, ABSolute Core, and Aqua Fitness. Campus Recreation is a department within Student Affairs that provides fitness, wellness, and recreational programs to the campus community through the operation and administration of the new expanded and renovated 200,000 square-foot Intramural Building, the McCoy Natatorium, the 700-acre Stone Valley Outdoor Recreation Area, a Tennis Center including six clay courts and four indoor courts, the White Building, Outdoor Adventures, Aquatics, Club Sports, Fitness and Wellbeing Programs, and Intramural Sports. Students who received a Federal Work Study award have the opportunity to obtain a job and perform related duties either on campus, or remotely, if possible and at the discretion of the employer. Students applying for Federal Work Study positions should clarify expectations with their potential employer regarding either on campus/in person or remote work arrangements. A Federal Work Study award does not guarantee a job position is available. The starting hourly rate for this job is $13.00. Federal Work Study job performance is evaluated either annually or through ongoing mentorship. Students who received a Federal Work Study award have the opportunity to obtain a job and perform related duties either on campus, or remotely, if possible and at the discretion of the employer. Students applying for Federal Work Study positions should clarify expectations with their potential employer regarding either on campus/in person or remote work arrangements. **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.