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Group Fitness Instructor
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What they do
A Personal Trainer or Fitness Instructor develops customized exercise and fitness programs for clients. Reviews health and fitness goals, teaches correct and safe exercise technique, monitors progress and provides encouragement for clients. Leads fitness and exercise classes at a community center, club or pool. Teaches aerobics, water, strength building or other exercises and maintains equipment.
$44,122 / year median in Ohio
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Title:
Group Fitness Instructor Department Org:
Student Rec Center- 104310
Employee Classification:
H6- Intermittent
Seasonal Hourly Bargaining Unit:
Bargaining Unit Exempt Primary Location:
MC AD Shift:
1Posted Salary:
16.70Job Description:
- Safely instruct an effective, creative group fitness class for diverse populations. Ensure client safety at all times, providing modifications for all fitness levels and abilities.
- Represent the Office of Recreational Services via quality guest experience to all patrons in class and to all Office of Recreational Services guests.
- Enforce all building and program policies and procedures as it pertains to the Fitness and Wellness areas.
- Respond to emergencies in strict accordance to the Office of Recreational Services Emergency Action Plan.
- Prepare fitness class program/choreography before your class shift. Arrive at least 15 minutes early to prepare the studio space for your class and to greet participants.
- Purchase choreography/continuing education credits to maintain certification.
- Check email daily and communicate effectively with supervisor through phone, email, text, or in person.
- Contact RocketEX staff to acquire substitute for any shifts conflicting with personal schedule.
- Train (team teach) and mentor new employees.
- Attend and participate in all trainings and meetings within employee group and department wide, including Fall Leadership and Training Week.
- Other duties as assigned by the Office of Recreational Services.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Personnel information must meet The University of Toledo employment qualifications
- Must have and maintain current American Red Cross Professional Rescuer lever or BLS CPR/AED and First Aid Certification.
- Must possess a passion for fitness, a mature attitude and willingness to learn
- Must possess current nationally-accredited primary group fitness certification or format specific certification (i.e. Zumba, Spinning, Yoga, Pilates, Turbokick, WERQ, Cize, etc.)
- Ability to work independently
- Applicants must be motivated to help others to achieve their fitness goals
- Demonstrated skill in quality guest service, communication and organizational and analytical skills