Group Fitness Instructor

Associated Students, San Diego State University • San Diego, CA

15d • $21 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Fitness and Wellness Coordinator, Fitness and Wellness Supervisor, and the Fitness & Wellness Program Assistants, the Group Fitness Instructor is responsible for teaching one or more formats of group fitness classes offered through Aztec Recreation. The emphasis will be to promote active, healthy living by teaching weekly group fitness classes. This individual helps to ensure the diverse instructional needs of the San Diego State University students and Aztec Recreation members are met while emphasizing a safe, positive, and educational environment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of group fitness practices and principles required
• Previous participation in and teaching/coaching experience required
• Ability to instruct multiple group fitness formats preferred
• Must be able to physically lead and demonstrate the skill and/or activity
• Strong oral and written communication skills required
• Must possess excellent customer service skills
• Must be available to during the class times offered
• Must have strong English language skills and the ability to read, write and verbally communicate at a level appropriate to the duties of the position
• Proficient computer skills required
• Certification from a professional health and/or fitness organization (ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NSCA, NASM, ACHA, RYT, etc.) required
• American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED certifications are required
• Anti-Harassment training (must be completed with 30 days of hire)
• Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Training (Must be completed within 30 days of hire)
• Gender Awareness Training (Must be completed with 30 days of hire)
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving participants with patience, good judgment, and with diplomacy is expected
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people effectively and diplomatically; must be able to work one on one and with groups with as many as 30 or more people
• Ability to prioritize workload
• Ability to manage information flow (including internal, external and customer communication and filing/documentation)
• Ability to develop positive working relationships
• Demonstrate thoroughness, completeness, follow through on presentation and appearance of work

Nice To Haves

• Ability to instruct multiple group fitness formats preferred
• Experience within a campus recreation setting desired

Responsibilities

• Instructs participants in safe and effective exercise classes
• Explains and demonstrates basic skills in physical fitness and health education, including warm up/cool down
• Provides a welcoming atmosphere that creates positive student experiences
• Completes administrative tasks such as communication with supervisors, class participation counts, incident reports, and time card submission
• Required to teach all of the classes agreed upon (for a given semester) on a regular basis
• Responsible for arranging classes to be covered when unable to teach
• Supports and assists with enforcing department policies and procedures
• Works with Aztec Recreation to advertise class (e.g. tabling, flyers, demos, etc.)
• Ensures all class cancellations are communicated promptly by contacting all participants/professional staff along with posting notifications in the appropriate areas
• Attends semester meetings, maintains all certifications, and stays up to date with CEC/CEU requirements
• Abides by the Group Fitness instructor dress code
• Utilizes Email and Calendar
• Records accurate class participation counts for group fitness class
• Submits time card by 12:00pm on the last day of the pay period
• Completes peer evaluations of fellow instructors each semester
• Completes tasks as assigned/required
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with various A.S. and University departments
• Ensures customer service standards are met; responds to physical, virtual, and verbal inquiries in a timely manner
• Greets all customers in a timely manner
• Assists all customers with questions and/or comments
• If unable to assist, refers customer to someone who can
• Maintains positive and effective working relationships with all customers
• Informs supervisor of any customer issues
• Ensures all operations are conducted with safety of staff and customers as first priority, and in accordance with the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan and other safety policies
• Adheres to Associated Students' Code of Safe Practices
• Reports accidents to supervisor and reviews changes required to avoid reoccurrence
• Ensures completion proper documentation is completed for each accident (employee and/or non-employee) and forwards to supervisor
• Reports maintenance problems and/or broken and unsafe equipment to the appropriate party immediately
• Provides appropriate safety instruction and regularly inspects classroom/program environment and equipment to ensure safety
• Responds to emergencies according to established department procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level