Part-Time Lifelong Improvements Through Fitness Together (LIFT) Instructor

Penn State; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Extension in Lebanon County is seeking a Part-Time LIFT Instructor to lead two hours of face-to-face classes twice weekly across an eight to nine week cycle. The role reports to the Lebanon County Extension Educator and involves warm-ups, strength training, cool-downs, nutrition lessons, and participant assessments.

Ideal candidates will motivate participants, ensure proper form, and assist with site identification and program promotion.

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.
• Demonstrate proper form and provide corrections as needed.
• Conduct pre- and post-physical assessments and evaluations.
• Help educators identify potential class sites and assist with marketing.
• Assist with class and participant reporting requirements.

Job description

## Part-Time Lifelong Improvements Through Fitness Together (LIFT) InstructorApplylocations: Lebanon Countytime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition id: REQ\_0000078271# **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.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## 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**Penn State Extension in Lebanon County seeks to hire a Part-Time Extension Support position to serve as a LIFT Program Instructor. Instructors lead morning face to face classes for 2 hours twice a week for eight to nine weeks, a few times a year. This position will report to the Food, Families, and Communities Extension Educator in Lebanon County.Specific responsibilities include:* 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* Demonstrate proper form and ensure participants are using the correct form, offering corrections if needed.* Conduct pre- and post-physical assessments and administer evaluations.* Assist educators in identifying potential class sites and assist with marketing efforts to promote the program.* Assist with class and participant reporting requirements. **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. **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. **EEO IS THE LAW**Penn State is an equal opportunity 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.Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.