Group Exercise Instructor

• Salary/Position classification
• $14.00+ hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)
• 5-10 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of position

Group Exercise Instructors lead members, in a group environment, through a pre-arranged format of exercises designed to enhance overall fitness, strength, and endurance, while ensuring the safety of the members is not compromised. Instructors will also serve as a resource to educate members on various aspects of fitness.

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Effectively lead participants through established group exercise formats
• Performs a well-organized class, safety, ROM, and educates participants in proper form
• Adjust class to accommodate a variety of fitness levels
• Engages and connects with participants, approachable, and caters to needs of members
• Assist in the development of new classes and methods of instructing.
• Disseminate information of all Wellness & Health Promotion services and programs.
• Utilize appropriate technology to track group exercise participants
• Complete all cleaning and sanitation tasks as assigned to maintain a safe & healthy environment.
• Must wear appropriate PPE as directed for specific tasks/duties.
• Attend all meetings/trainings as required.

Required Competencies

• As a result of working in this position, the staff member will gain the following skills:
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Development
• Intrapersonal Development
• Professionalism

• Minimum requirements
• General working knowledge of all group exercise equipment and ability to explain proper use to participants.
• Has effective coaching skills and knowledge in exercise physiology
• Ability to effectively communicate with participants and provide motivation for continued participation in physical activity and healthy living.