LIFT Program Instructor — Morning Strength Training

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

Job summary

Penn State Extension in Lancaster County seeks to hire a Part-Time Extension Support position to serve as a LIFT (Lifelong Improvements Through Fitness Together) Program Instructor. Instructors lead morning face-to-face classes for approximately two hours twice a week for eight to twelve weeks, 3‑4 times a year.

The position reports to the Lancaster County Food, Families, and Communities Extension Educator, with classes for participants 40 years old and older.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead participants in a 5-minute exercise warm-up.
• Lead participants in 60 minutes of strength training exercises.
• Lead a 5-minute cool-down.
• Energize and motivate participants throughout the class.
• Instruct short nutrition and health-related lessons provided to the instructor.
• Demonstrate proper form and ensure participants are using correct form, offering corrections if needed.
• Complete evaluations.

Job description

Penn State Extension in Lancaster County seeks to hire a Part-Time Extension Support position to serve as a LIFT (Lifelong Improvements Through Fitness Together) Program Instructor. Instructors lead morning face-to-face classes for approximately two hours twice a week for eight to twelve weeks, 3‑4 times a year.

The position reports to the Lancaster County Food, Families, and Communities Extension Educator, with classes for participants 40 years old and older.