RecSports Student Assistant - Group Fitness Instructor
About The Position
The Department of Recreational Sports is seeking energetic Group Fitness Instructors to join their team and promote lifelong wellbeing among students. This role involves instructing classes, ensuring safety and effectiveness for all fitness levels, and providing courteous assistance to participants. The position emphasizes developing professional relationships, upholding service standards, and acting as a RecSports ambassador. Student employees are expected to maintain facilities, enforce policies, and respond to emergencies, all while adhering to the RecSports Student Staff Code of Conduct.
Requirements
- Certification obtained from a nationally accredited agency, such as ACE, AFAA, and Yoga 200hr.
- A cover letter and resume are required for all applicants and should be uploaded to the application for consideration.
- First Aid, CPR, AED certification or ability to attain it within first week of employment.
- Complete and maintain UF online certifications in GET803, OOC101, PRV802, ITT102, GET811.
- Applications for Group Fitness Instructors should include a copy of certification.
Nice To Haves
- Yoga, Mat Pilates, Cycle, Barre, & Zumba certifications/areas of specialty.
Responsibilities
- Instruct classes on a weekly schedule, ensuring they are safe and effective for all fitness levels.
- Develop professional relationships with co-workers, participants, and guests.
- Uphold and exceed the expectations of the Cornerstones of RecSports Service: accountability, anticipating needs, attitude, and atmosphere.
- Demonstrate a desire to learn and apply knowledge as a RecSports ambassador.
- Take ownership of RecSports facilities and programs by exhibiting a responsible work ethic.
- Promote and maintain cleanliness and appearance within and surrounding RecSports facilities.
- Enforce RecSports policies and procedures to promote participant safety and satisfaction.
- Respond to all emergency situations and adhere to established protocol including pre- and post- incident procedures.
- Keep current in all certifications required.
- Arrive to work 15 minutes prior to your class prepared and ready to teach.
- Stay 15 minutes after class ends to ensure that all equipment is placed in its respective area and to answer any questions participants may have.
- Ensure that your classes are safe and effective for all fitness levels.
- Know your scope of practice and act accordingly.
- Keep class rosters private.
- Track registered and stand-by participant counts.
- Be courteous and helpful to all individuals you assist.
- Refer participants to either the Program Assistants if you are unsure of related questions or concerns.
- Know and enforce all Recreational Sports policies and procedures.
- Attend all mandatory monthly meetings and continuing education sessions.
- Act and dress professionally and responsibly.
- Complete peer evaluations each semester.
- Act as a first responder in emergency situations.
- Communicate any problems and/or concerns to your supervisor as soon as possible.
Benefits
- Paid training time for Fall Kick-Off and unit-specific trainings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
