Group Fitness Instructor

GENERAL PURPOSE : 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Functions :

• 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

Customer Service and Collaboration

Safety

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to prioritize workload

MINIMUM & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum & Preferred Requirements

Education :

Experience :

License & Certification :

Trainings :

SCHEDULE & WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a part-time position, approximately 1 hour per week for each class with a maximum 20 hours per week.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While working indoors, the lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by dust, etc. When work is generally performed within a recreation environment with standard office equipment available and in recreation environment with standard gym and sports equipment. Possible exposure to distracting / uncomfortable noise levels may require hearing protection to be worn when performing duties. Most work is performed in recreation facility spaces including studios, gymnasiums, fitness areas and fields.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical requirements include but are not limited to : walking, walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, climbing, and working in confined space, lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying loads up to 50 pounds (unassisted) and 75 pounds (with assistance). Work may require standing and moving for extended periods.

RELATIONSHIPS

EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY : Part-time, starting rate per hour of class time based on qualifications and experience. The starting rate is $21-30 / hour for class instruction time.

AR 2156

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