Group Fitness Instructor

San Juan College • Farmington, NM

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide quality Group Fitness instruction to members of the public searching for better health and fitness. San Juan College is committed to building a diverse faculty and staff, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek an individual invested in equity and inclusiveness, who has experience with, knowledge of, and sensitivity to the needs of diverse populations.

Requirements

• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Industry-standard and discipline-specific certification(s) in all group exercise formats being taught by the individual instructor. These certifications must be up-to-date and maintained at all times.
• Must possess basic fitness knowledge.
• Must possess outstanding communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work positively and professionally with community participants and college members.
• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Must be certified as a Group Fitness Instructor in industry-standard and discipline-specific certification(s).

Nice To Haves

• A willingness to sub classes for other instructors whenever appropriate and possible.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating fitness sessions for a specified health and fitness program.
• Advising participants on program and class procedures and policies, as appropriate.
• Identifying and correcting any exercise performed incorrectly by a participant.
• Providing exercise modifications for participants with specific needs (i.e., back and shoulder injuries, pregnancy, new exercisers, etc.).
• Teaching students to monitor their heart rate during group exercise sessions.
• Being available before and after class (approximately 15 minutes on either side) to assist participants with content questions, equipment identification and set-up and post-workout questions that pertain to the fitness class having been taught.
• Assessing the safety level of the group exercise room and equipment before, during and after each class, making sure it is safe and in operational condition.
• Ensuring that safety and injury prevention policies and procedures are adhered to by participants; reporting accidents and preparing accident reports, as required.
• Providing excellent customer service to participants.
• Teaching students to monitor their heart rate during group the exercise sessions.
• Providing music that is appropriate in nature and speed for class format.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• San Juan College is committed to serving the needs of our students through a process of continuous quality improvement. We uphold and affirm the following iCARE values: Innovation Collaboration Accountability Respect Excellence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED