Junior Instructor

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A major public research university in State College is seeking a Junior Group Fitness Instructor to design and implement engaging fitness classes for students, faculty, and staff. The role involves creating a motivating atmosphere and assisting with equipment setup for various fitness formats. This position aims to promote wellness and encourage participation in fitness activities within the campus community. Applicants should demonstrate strong instructional skills and a passion for promoting fitness.

Qualifications

• Design and implement safe and effective group fitness classes.
• Provide a motivating and enjoyable environment for participants.
• Assist with equipment setup for class formats including Total Body Fit and Aqua Fitness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct group fitness classes for students, faculty, and staff.
• Create diverse fitness experiences to support campus wellness.
• Collaborate with other instructors to enhance program offerings.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Motivating participants

Equipment setup assistance

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
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• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Campus Recreation is seeking to fill the position of Junior Group Fitness Instructor.

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.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

University Park, PA