Group Fitness Instructor

Eastern Kentucky University • Richmond, VA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

A Group Fitness Instructor leads weekly group fitness classes and is responsible for the well-being of class participants. Instructors interact socially with participants and create a welcoming environment. The role includes participating in monthly team meetings and trainings, as well as all-staff Campus Recreation training each semester. Instructors may also participate in special events, substitute for other instructors, and lead private classes as requested.

Instructors have opportunities to be creative and are expected to learn and work autonomously with little direct supervision. Campus Recreation positions are designed to help students develop transferable skills, including leadership, communication, teamwork, and problem solving. Students are expected to be willing to learn and grow and to work in a team atmosphere.

This is a part-time student position at the Richmond Campus, with up to 20 hours per week and no benefits. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled at EKU.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and work in a team atmosphere.
• Ability and willingness to work autonomously with little direct supervision.
• Willingness to interact socially with participants and make them feel welcome.
• Willingness to participate in team meetings, trainings, and special events.

Responsibilities

• Design, create, and lead well-formatted group fitness classes in an outgoing, friendly, and welcoming environment.
• Support the well-being of class participants and interact socially with them.
• Learn to receive and apply constructive feedback from supervisors and peers regarding coaching skills and leadership.
• Prepare equipment and class spaces, communicate with the supervisor, check in class participants, clean, and document workouts.
• Attend team trainings to develop instructor and coaching skills and receive emergency preparedness training.
• Collaborate and communicate with fitness and wellness staff, attend team meetings and outings, and participate in all-staff training with Campus Recreation employees.
• Staff large events, including health fairs and Rec the Ravine.
• Attend regular meetings with the supervisor and maintain active communication.
• Participate in Campus Recreation special events, substitute for other instructors as needed, and lead private classes as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed