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Group Fitness Instructor - Temporary Technical (VTS)

Vanderbilt University

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#Exercise Standards
Part TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$20 - $30 / HOURPosted 1 day ago

Location

Nashville, Tennessee

Salary

$20 - $30 / HOUR

Quick overview

Lead and inspire participants through high-quality, safe, and dynamic group fitness workouts. Responsibilities include managing class setup, providing technical form corrections, and maintaining a welcoming community environment.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a current Group Fitness Instructor certification and a CPR/AED First Aid certificate. One to two years of teaching experience and the ability to pass a background check are required.

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Job description

Position Summary

A Group Fitness Instructor plays a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging fitness experience within the David Williams II Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center. In this role, you will lead and inspire participants through high quality, effective, and dynamic group workouts. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills, a passion for fitness and wellness, and the ability to create an inclusive and encouraging environment for members of all fitness levels.

About the Work

Unit

Our mission is to enrich the Vanderbilt student experience by fostering connections and promoting healthy lifestyles through inclusive and innovative programming.

Key Responsibilities

  • Greet participants and build a positive community
  • Lead safe and well-structured group fitness classes according to established guidelines and formats
  • Provide a proper warm up and cool down as part of all class formats and ensure exercises are performed safely by providing clear instructions/cues
  • Assist participants with proper form and technique and provide modifications to accommodate varying fitness levels
  • Arrive 5-10 minutes before class to set up class, welcome early arrivals, and ensure classes start and end on time
  • Routinely prepare and change choreography/routines and music to keep classes fresh and engaging
  • Recognize and respond effectively in emergency situations
  • Identify and report any unsafe facility conditions or faulty equipment to your supervisor or facility team
  • Follow and enforce University and Rec policies and compliance standards

Professionalism & Team Contribution

  • Maintain required certifications and provide copies to supervisor when renewed
  • Respond to participant inquiries and concerns with professionalism and care
  • Participate in meeting and training sessions when scheduled
  • Assist with promotion of rec programs and events
  • Check and respond to Vanderbilt communications (e.g., email) daily
  • Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and adherence to policies and procedures
  • Support the Fitness team and Rec mission through a strong commitment to the role

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Vanderbilt University

Our Interdisciplinary Materials Science (IMS) program offers a unique multidisciplinary experience where students design their own curriculum, and collaborate with faculty and students from engineering, chemistry, physics, and medicine, who are working on some the biggest of...

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Qualifications

  • Current Group Fitness Instructor Certification required (preference given to specialty certifications of Pilates, Cycling, and Strength formats)
  • One to two years of teaching experience is required
  • CPR/AED First Aid certificate required
  • Ability to pass a university-mandated background check
  • Ability to work independently and adapt in a dynamic environment
  • Demonstrates knowledge and application of established exercise techniques and standards
  • Demonstrates a positive attitude, strong customer service, and a reliable work ethic

Hours

This is a part-time non-exempt (hourly) position with an expectation of teaching 3 classes per week, with the opportunity to add more if necessary. Classes may occur Sunday through Saturday, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

Pay Range

$20 - $30 per hour

At Vanderbilt University [http://www.vanderbilt.edu] , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville [https://www.nashville.gov/], Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum [https://www.vanderbilt.edu/trees/] dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice.

We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.

Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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