Pilates and Group Fitness Specialist

Savannah College of Art and Desig; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SCAD in Savannah seeks a Pilates and group fitness specialist to promote healthier lifestyles within the SCAD community through machine-based instruction and engaging group classes. You will lead workouts, demonstrate exercises, assess participant abilities, and help with scheduling and staffing while staying current with industry developments.

Strong candidates are well-spoken, organized, self-motivated, and team-oriented, with nationally accredited fitness certifications and CPR/AED.

Qualifications

• Physically able to participate in the format of class they plan to lead.
• General group fitness certification from a nationally accredited organization.
• National Pilates instructor certification (e.g., Balanced Body, Power Pilates).
• Certified in Pilates on apparatus (Tower, Cadillac, Reformer).
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire date.
• Other mandated University Recreation trainings.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging workout routines.
• Clearly demonstrate exercises.
• Assess participants’ abilities to adjust workouts accordingly.
• Maintain a safe and clean workout environment.
• Promote group fitness classes to new members.
• Attend meetings and training sessions.
• Stay current with industry developments.
• Retain participant interest with motivating classes and trainings.
• Aid the assistant director of fitness and wellness with administrative tasks (scheduling classes, payroll, maintenance requests).
• Assist with the recruitment of other fitness instructors.
• Routinely check email throughout the day.

Skills

Excellent organizational

Time management

Team-oriented

Well-spoken

Personable

Self-motivated

Education

General group fitness certification

National Pilates instructor certification

Pilates on apparatus certification

CPR/AED and First Aid certification

Job description

As a Pilates and group fitness specialist, you will promote healthier lifestyles in the SCADcommunity through effective machine-based instruction and group fitness programs. In doing so, you’ll attend meetings and training sessions, stay current with industry developments, and retain participant interest with motivating classes and trainings.

To support the fitness center, you’ll:

• Develop engaging workout routines
• Clearly demonstrate exercises
• Assess participants’ abilities to adjust workouts accordingly
• Maintain a safe and clean workout environment
• Promote group fitness classes to new members

As a fitness specialist, you’ll:

• Adhere to building policies and procedures
• Aid the assistant director of fitness and wellness with administrative tasks (e.g., scheduling classes, payroll, and maintenance requests)
• Assist with the recruitment of other fitness instructors
• Routinely check your email throughout the day

Strong candidates will demonstrate:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Candidates should be:

• Well-spoken, personable, self-motivated, and team-oriented

Minimum qualifications:

• Physically able to participate in the format of class they plan to lead

Preferred qualifications:

• General group fitness certification from a nationally accredited organization

Certificates, licenses, and registrations:

• Nationally recognized Pilates instructor certification (e.g., Balanced Body, Power Pilates, etc.)
• Certified in Pilates on apparatus (e.g., Tower, Cadillac, and/or Reformer)
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire date
• Other mandated University Recreation trainings

Travel required:

• Less than 10%

Work hours:

The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.

ADA tag:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.