Group Exercise Instructor
Drexel University
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Quick overview
Instruct a variety of fitness classes for students, staff, and community members while ensuring a safe and inclusive environment. Responsibilities include choreographing routines, managing equipment, and enforcing facility policies.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma and CPR/First Aid/AED certification. Preferred candidates have a degree in Exercise Science or a recognized group exercise certification with 1-2 years of experience.
Job description
Job Summary
Group Exercise Instructors are an important part of the Fitness and Wellness department here at Drexel's Recreation Center. Group Exercise Instructors are responsible for teaching a variety of fitness classes in a variety of levels to Drexel students, staff, and community members. Some class examples may include: BODYPUMP, Zumba, Yoga, Cycle, Pilates, and more. They are responsible for providing a safe, fun and inclusive environment for all members.
- Essential Functions
- Set up and clean up of equipment and music
- Provide customer service and a friendly attitude
- Choreograph, count, cue, modify exercises, correct form, choose music
- Be knowledgeable of and able to enforce facility and program policies
- Assist with any program events
- Attend meetings/trainings
- Keep up with emails and group chat for information and subs
- Other duties as assigned
- Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a HS Diploma or GED
- CPR/First Aid/AED Cert- or ability to get certified
- Ability to complete the workout themselves and talk while teaching
- Ability to communicate with supervisor via email, group chat and reply within 24 hour period unless noted, and ability to ask questions or address concerns in a respectful manner
- Ability to communicate and work with with co-workers when looking for coverage, asking questions, or solving problems
- Adaptable, team player, professional
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health Promotion, etc.
- Group Exercise nationally recognized certification (ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NCSA, etc.) OR certification for the specific class you want to teach (Zumba, Les Mills,etc)
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.
- 1-2 years prior experience in teaching group exercise
- Passionate about exercise and helping people
- Ability to lead, communicate, problem solve, and multitask
- Ability to teach multiple formats
- Physical Demands
- Typically standing, walking
- Typically bending, crouching, stooping
- Typically running, climbing
- Lifting demands ≤ 50lbs
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
Additional Information
This is a Part-Time per diem position classified as Non-Exempt. The offered pay is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.
For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet [https://drexel.edu/~/media/Files/hr/benefits/Per-Diem-Casual-Temp-Factsheet.ashx?la=en].
Special Instructions to the Applicant Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
Please select which classes you are able to instruct when submitting your application: Bodypump Bodycombat Bootcamp LesMills Core Mat Pilates Spin Yoga Zumba
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
