Group Fitness Instructor Jobs

Job Category: Occasional
Exempt Overtime Eligible: Overtime Eligible
Benefits Eligible: Non-Benefit Based
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Job Summary
Our Group Fitness instructors teach a variety of assigned classes in our recreation program. Currently we are looking for regular instructors in a variety of fitness formats.
Under direct supervision of the Assistant Director for Recreation, instructors will provide group fitness instruction in a variety of classes, monitor & educate patrons on fitness and exercise, and maintain a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants.
Instructor may be asked to teach a variety of cardiovascular, strength, dance, Pilates, or flexibility-based group fitness class formats to students, faculty, staff and members. Class formats include: Boot Camp, Spin, Weight Training, High Intensity Interval, Barre, Pilates, Dance Fitness, & Aqua Aerobics.
Essential Job Duties

• Assist participants, answer questions, and maintain a positive exercise experience for class participants.
• Ensure safety standards are met, and department and facility policies are followed.
• Demonstrate the ability to move rhythmically to the beat of the music including the ability to incorporate optimal usage of cueing, tempo, choreography, and safe transitional movements from one pattern to another.
• Instruct patrons on effective workout methods; explain proper techniques, demonstrate exercises; identify different muscle groups, and teach appropriate methods to strengthen specific muscles.
• Maintains records as needed.
• Teach classes as assigned by the Assistant Director, including, but not limited to, Boot Camp, Spin, High Intensity Interval Cardio, Pilates, Hi Lo aerobics, Barre, Flexibility and Core conditioning.
• Perform related duties as necessary.
• Attend and participate in continued education workshops and mandatory meetings.
• Teach scheduled classes, beginning and ending on time; provide adequate warm-up, Exercises and modifications, stretching, and cool-down.
• Organizational skills in creating combinations to be taught within the parameters of the designated format.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to be professional and motivate class participants. Provide a welcoming, inclusive environment for all participants.
• Maintains current credentials and certifications.
• Ability to cooperate and work well with other staff members.
• Ability to sub for other instructors at different days/times.
• Must possess or acquire current Red Cross CPR/AED certification.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members.
• At least 1 year of teaching experience.
• Working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and physical fitness training principles.
• Appreciation for individual uniqueness and diversity.
• Knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies and incorporation of music, tempo, cueing technique, and rhythm.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to teach multiple group fitness formats is desired.
• Group fitness instructor certification from nationally recognized organization, AFAA of ACE (or equivalent) highly preferred. Additional specialty/certifications preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://hr.caltech.edu/work/job_openings
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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