Lead and instruct various fitness courses such as yoga and aerobics for the student population in athletic centers. Responsibilities include planning classes based on skill levels, maintaining equipment, and ensuring participant well-being.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a CPR/AED certification and either a group exercise certification, personal training certification, or a degree in Physical Education. No specific years of experience are required.
Instruct fitness courses such as aerobics, yoga, spinning, and kick- Boxing offered to general student population in student athletic centers during the academic year.
These are separate from the classes offered through the physical education department for course credit and are scheduled based on interest, with each class lasting 30 minutes to 1 hour.
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Work Performed Teach the correct fitness methods depending on the class offered.
Plan classes around the skill levels of the participants.
Make sure that the classroom and equipment are in working order.
Notify the Center Director if maintenance is needed or if equipment needs to be ordered.
Lead fitness classes in exercises and/or instruct personal training clients.
Monitor the well-being of all participants.
Encourage participants to continue with exercises and make healthy choices.
Enforce all fitness facility policies, rules and regulations.
Participate in regular in-service training sessions.
Exercise regularly to maintain fitness level.
Complete records and reports as needed.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
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Minimum Qualifications
Education Certifications: American Red Cross CPR/AED; Group exercise certification from a credible organization or Personal training certificationfrom a credible organization or Physical Education degree Experience N/A Degrees, Licensures,
Certifications
American Red Cross CPR/AED Group exercise certification from a credible organization Personal training certification from a credible organization
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Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $22.80 to USD $36.01. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.
Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
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