Fitness Session Leader

Chapman University Careers•Irvine, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

In support of the Student Affairs Learning Outcomes, the Wellness and Recreation team manages multiple fitness and recreation facilities and coordinates a variety of on- and off-campus recreation and wellness education programming. Alongside professional staff and in collaboration with other team members, the Fitness Session Leader is responsible for leading group fitness sessions, which will include spin, yoga, zumba, kickboxing, pilates, barre, high intensity interval training, and more. The Fitness Session Leader strives to create welcoming environments that contribute to the University by building community, increasing the students’ pride in their university, and improving students’ healthy sense of self. All Fitness Session Leaders are members of the Department of Student Engagement and the Division of Student Affairs.

Requirements

Group fitness certification (provided by the Department of Student Engagement)
CPR /First Aid/ AED certification through the end of the academic year (provided by the Department of Student Engagement)
Demonstrated skill in group fitness instruction
Commitment to teamwork, customer service, collaboration, conflict resolution, and providing service to students
Ability to exercise initiative, work independently, and hold high standards of dependability and accountability
Ability to work with and establish supportive relationships with a diverse group of individuals
Ability to use tact and diplomacy and maintain a high level of confidentiality
Strong time management skills, including punctuality to arrive at shifts on-time
Effective written and oral communication skills
Possess attention to detail, the ability to accept direction, willingness to work and learn from colleagues and supervisor, and commitment to apply feedback to work performance
Willingness to accept direction and changes to responsibilities as determined by supervisor

Responsibilities

GroupX Fitness Class Instruction
Ensure each guest is authorized to use a fitness center and has completed the appropriate Chapman University waiver prior to each visit.
Provide excellent service to guests in all Wellness and Recreation facilities.
Provide accurate information regarding Chapman University and Wellness and Recreation facilities.
Present a positive image of Chapman University employees, specifically the Wellness and Recreation team.
Present an image of an individual who understands themselves to be responsible for the safety of participants and for cultivating a welcoming and engaging experience for participants.
Work with other Wellness and Recreation staff to create a balanced schedule of GroupX fitness classes.
Oversee all aspects of GroupX class facilitation, including preparing, cleaning, and inventorying equipment for each class.
Plan and facilitate a minimum of three group fitness classes each week.
Execute the objective and goals of each GroupX class while adhering to the expectations of and standards for the GroupX program.
Assist in other ways with all of the above as determined by supervisor.
Understand established campus and facility emergency response procedures.
Follow emergency response procedures when responding to emergencies, including notifying professional staff immediately.
Document all accidents, incidents, and emergencies resulting in personal injury, facility damage, or theft by completing an Accident/Incident Report.
Offer, but do not administer, basic first aid supplies as needed.
Promote the GroupX fitness class program along with other Wellness and Recreation facilities, programs, and services.
Promote the use of Wellness and Recreation virtual engagement platforms (e.g. RecPortal, CU Health and Wellness website, Panther Connect, Instagram, etc.)
Attend all scheduled Wellness & Recreation staff meetings and training sessions.
Serve as a representative for the Wellness and Recreation team at events as determined by supervisor.
Participate in and contribute to Department of Student Engagement programs, services, experiences, and resources as determined by supervisor.