Group Fitness Instructors

June 11, 2013

Description

Earlham College seeks certified Group Fitness Instructors for its Wellness Programs. The following class positions for motivated and energetic individuals are available:

• Cross-training
• Pilates
• Spinning
• Strength and Toning
• Water Aerobics
• Zumba

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

General Responsibilities

• Present a positive attitude towards aerobic exercise and regular physical activity while leading Group Fitness patrons through varied aerobic exercises;
• Provide appropriate music to prepared routines;
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and other required in-service training sessions;
• Adhere to recommended Group Fitness Instructor guidelines;
• Responsible for class and obtaining substitutes when needed through the Sub Forms;
• Monitor attendance at each Group Fitness session;
• Describe and demonstrate exercises and aerobic routines to be performed by Group Fitness patrons;
• Maintain program variety in order to constantly motivate participants to continue attending;
• Check heart rates at the appropriate times;
• Advise Group Fitness patrons of possible injury risks;
• Report injuries immediately to the Group Fitness Supervisor/Assistant Director of Wellness Programs;
• Relay positive and negative feedback from Group Fitness patrons to the Group Fitness Supervisor/Assistant Director of Wellness Programs;
• Encourage Group Fitness participants to attend other classes, provide feedback through the "Group Fitness" evaluation forms or verbally, utilize other services/areas of the Athletics & Wellness Center, etc.;
• Make announcements of Wellness Program events;
• Support Wellness Program activities through participation and volunteerism; and
• Other duties as assigned by the Group Fitness Supervisor/Assistant Director of Wellness Programs.

Experience & Qualifications

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the basic principles of physical fitness;
• Knowledge and skill in the area of aerobic activity;
• Positive leadership skills and role model;
• Ability to clearly describe and adequately demonstrate performed exercises by Group Fitness patrons;
• Ability to assess the needs and capabilities of program participants, possibly resulting in adjustment of intensity levels; and
• Ability to build a rapport or professional relationship with Group Fitness patrons.
• Current group fitness instructor / group exercise certification or willingness to become certified.
• Current CPR / First Aid certification or willingness to become certified.

Experience

• Past class instruction.

Application Instructions

To Apply

Please send a resume and certifications to:

Cathryn Dickman
Assistant Director of Wellness Programs
Earlham College
801 National Road West
Richmond, IN 47374-4095

E-Mail the Search Committee

Review of applications will begin immediately.

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