Fitness Session Leader

Chapman University Careers•Irvine, CA

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, Strength 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

All Fitness Session Leaders are required to have or complete a group fitness certification approved by Student Engagement. If an applicant is not already certified, certification will be coordinated by the Department of Student Engagement upon employment.
CPR /First Aid/ AED Certified through the end of the academic year. If an applicant is not already certified, certification will be coordinated by the Department of Student Engagement upon employment.
Demonstrated skill in group fitness instruction
Demonstrated plan to obtain group fitness certification prior to start date
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Effective written and oral communication skills
Time management skills
Punctuality
Dependability and accountability
Ability to manage conflict and apply feedback to performance
Initiative and the ability to work independently with little supervision
Positive image and tidy appearance
Minimum of 2.5 GPA
Knowledge of and ability to abide by campus policies and procedures including prevention of sexual harassment, Title IX and FERPA

Responsibilities

Plan and lead a minimum of three group fitness sessions weekly and provide excellent customer service to students participating in group fitness sessions
Work with the leads, graduate assistants and professional staff to manage group fitness sessions including set-up and clean-up of assigned group fitness session and proper inventory management equipment
Morning, evening, late-night and weekend availability is required.
Assist with planning and leading special events related to group fitness
Work alongside fellow Fitness Session Leaders, graduate assistants and leads to create a balanced group fitness schedule
Promote the fitness sessions and other fitness, recreation and wellness programs offered by the University
Attend all scheduled meetings and training sessions
Meet monthly with Lead, graduate assistants and professional staff
Attend team and department meetings
Assist in Student Engagement department-wide events
Assist in other duties as assigned