Seasonal Group Fitness Instructor - Lead Classes & Mentors

utoledo.edu; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toledo seeks a Group Fitness Instructor to lead safe, engaging classes at the Office of Recreational Services. You will tailor workouts, provide modifications, and ensure participant safety while representing the university with exceptional guest service.

Responsibilities include preparing class choreography, arriving early, coordinating with staff, training teammates, and participating in required trainings.

Qualifications

• Must hold current American Red Cross Professional Rescuer level or BLS CPR/AED and First Aid Certification.
• Passion for fitness, mature attitude and willingness to learn.
• Current nationally-accredited primary group fitness certification or format-specific certification (e.g. Zumba, Spinning, Yoga, Pilates, Turbokick, WERQ, Cize, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Safely instruct an effective, creative group fitness class for diverse populations and provide modifications for all fitness levels.
• Represent the Office of Recreational Services with quality guest experience to all patrons.
• Enforce building and program policies and procedures for Fitness and Wellness areas.
• Respond to emergencies according to the Emergency Action Plan.
• Prepare class choreography before your shift and greet participants 15 minutes early.
• Purchase continuing education credits to maintain certification and stay current.
• Communicate with supervisor via phone, email, text, or in person.
• Coordinate with RocketEX staff to secure substitutes for shifts.
• Train and mentor new employees; participate in trainings and department meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Office of Recreational Services.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

CPR/First Aid certification (American Red Cross/BLS)

First Aid certification

Nationally-accredited group fitness certification

Job description

The University of Toledo seeks a Group Fitness Instructor to lead safe, engaging classes at the Office of Recreational Services. You will tailor workouts, provide modifications, and ensure participant safety while representing the university with exceptional guest service.

Responsibilities include preparing class choreography, arriving early, coordinating with staff, training teammates, and participating in required trainings.