Student Fitness Instructor (Recs- Fitness & Trainer)

Texas A&M University System•Laredo, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Fitness Instructor is responsible for assisting Recreational Sports Fitness staff with providing a safe, healthy, and positive environment for fitness class participants. This role involves implementing procedures for fitness programming, preparing and implementing proper choreography, assisting the Program Manager of Strength & Fitness, supporting Rec Sports operations, and mentoring new instructors.

Requirements

Enrolled at least half-time, 6 credit hours per semester for undergraduate and 3 credit hours per semester for graduates.
Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate students and 3.0 for graduate students.
Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).
Knowledge of safe exercise techniques and principles.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to ensure participants are executing proper form and encouraging safety.
Ability to plan and conduct classes independently.
Ability to recruit and retain fitness class participants.
Ability to communicate effectively with a population and provide modifications for various fitness levels.
Ability to maintain a positive work including punctuality, professional dress, behavior, and attitude.
Ability to assist and mentor fitness staff.
Must obtain CPR/AED certification within 60 days of employment.
Must attend Fitness Instructors in Training class.
Position may require moving and lifting objects and materials as necessary.
Position may also require various exercise movements including jumping, squatting, lifting weight equipment, etc.
Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.
Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
Promptly complete all required training.
Submit time sheet biweekly.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the use of various fitness equipment.
Knowledge of University policies KWRC Fitness guidelines and procedures to ensure a safe, positive, and enjoyable environment for fitness class participation.

Responsibilities

Assisting Recreational Sports Staff with providing a safe, healthy, and positive environment for fitness class participants.
Implementing procedures for fitness programming, which includes but not limited to, emergency protocols.
Preparing and implementing proper choreography to include regressions and progressions for all fitness levels for assigned fitness classes.
Assisting the Program Manager of Strength & Fitness of Rec Sports activities.
Supporting Rec Sports operations by assisting in day-to-day functions such as taking inventory, cleaning fitness studies, storage, and maintaining fitness equipment.
Mentoring and guiding new instructors to ensure existing fitness guidelines and procedures are being communicated.
Performing other related duties as assigned.