Group Exercise Instructor

University of North Dakota•Grand Forks, ND

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Group Exercise Instructors lead members, in a group environment, through a pre-arranged format of exercises designed to enhance overall fitness, strength, and endurance, while ensuring the safety of the members is not compromised. Instructors will also serve as a resource to educate members on various aspects of fitness. This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

Requirements

General working knowledge of all group exercise equipment and ability to explain proper use to participants.
Has effective coaching skills and knowledge in exercise physiology
Ability to effectively communicate with participants and provide motivation for continued participation in physical activity and healthy living.
Certification in CPR/First Aid/AED, or ability to obtain within 2 weeks of hire. (Training provided by the Wellness Center at no cost for employees)
Enrolled student at University of North Dakota
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Hold or be pursuing a major or minor in exercise science, recreation, nutrition or health-related field OR have experience in Group Exercise and/or at least one certification, but pursuing a different primary career.
Ability to demonstrate a competent level of instructing skills or have prior instructing experience.

Responsibilities

Effectively lead participants through established group exercise formats
Performs a well-organized class, safety, ROM, and educates participants in proper form
Adjust class to accommodate a variety of fitness levels
Engages and connects with participants, approachable, and caters to needs of members
Assist in the development of new classes and methods of instructing.
Disseminate information of all Wellness & Health Promotion services and programs.
Utilize appropriate technology to track group exercise participants
Complete all cleaning and sanitation tasks as assigned to maintain a safe & healthy environment.
Must wear appropriate PPE as directed for specific tasks/duties.
Attend all meetings/trainings as required.