Instructor

Job Description

Essential Functions

Group Fitness Instructor - GFI (trained)

• Connect with participants attending class to maintain an atmosphere that cultivates long term participation
• Lead a safe and effective group fitness class
• Utilize the appropriate equipment for the specific format and teach safe practices for use
• Act as a mentor for trainees after successfully teaching solo for a semester
• Clean up after class and organize equipment
• Promote Group Fitness events through social media and class announcements
• Set a good example for fitness and health for the Auburn community
• Perform all duties of a GFI (trained) employee
• Deliver a safe and effective class as specified by the certifying agency
• Follow the guidelines of the specialty certification held

Group Fitness Instructor - GFI (certified)

• Perform all duties of a GFI (trained) employee
• Deliver a safe and effective class as specified by the certifying agency
• Follow the guidelines of the specialty certification held

Job Expectations

GFI (Trained)

• Arrive 15 minutes prior to class start to check in participants and initiate room set up for class
• Dress in provided uniforms, presenting a professional appearance and enthusiastic attitude
• Start class on time and end with enough time to clean up and allow the next class to start on time
• Provide variety of class content for classes.  Keep the format fresh by adding new material/content throughout the semester
• Follow procedures set forth in the employee handbook, as well as all departmental and university policies
• Arrange for a sub when necessary and be willing to sub for others
• Attend all mandatory in-services and trainings
• Attend other group fitness classes and/or training workshops to continue to learn and improve in their format
• Read weekly newsletters and stay informed of what's going on in the program
• Utilize When to Work to communicate work availability to supervisors and co-workers

GFI (Certified)

• Perform all duties of a GFI (trained) employee
• Maintain current certification status in the Group Fitness specialty or in a national Group Fitness Instructor certification.  This may mean being an active part of the specialty organization; i.e. ZIN, Pro Team, etc.

General Schedule

This position will be scheduled to work 45 minute to 1.5 hour shifts Monday – Thursdays  5:30 am - 9:00 pm, Fridays from 5:30 am - 5:00 pm, Saturdays 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, and Sundays 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm.  This position is available Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters with no hours available for work during semester and holiday breaks.  A minimum of 1.5 hours per week is required, with a maximum of 10 hours.

Job Requirements

• Currently enrolled student of Auburn University
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Must obtain and maintain a current CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
• Complete the in-house Basic Training course (Learn to Be a Group Fitness Instructor) or hold a Group Fitness certification

Physical Requirements

• Physically capable of leading a fitness class as is appropriate for the format the instructor is leading.

Preferred Qualifications

• To obtain a Level II rate of pay; must have a Group Fitness Instructor certification or specialty certification.

Location	Group Fitness
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