Colorado School of Mines·Colorado
Group Fitness Instructors lead dynamic fitness classes for participants of various levels while ensuring a safe and engaging environment. They are also responsible for maintaining fitness equipment, enforcing facility policies, and providing excellent customer service.
Engineering a world of possibilities Group Fitness Instructors are an integral part of the Fitness team within Rec Sports. Group Fitness Instructors are responsible for leading multiple dynamic group fitness classes for participants with a range of fitness levels. This includes counting, cueing, organizing choreography, and much more.
(Duties include, but are not limited to, the following responsibilities) Provide a safe and fun environment for participants. Demonstrate and promote knowledge of proper group fitness components, i.e.: warm up, aerobic exercise, flexibility, cool down, etc. Provide customer service to all participants. Maintain group fitness equipment, rooms and storage areas. Share knowledge of Rec Sports policies and procedures. Earn all necessary Continuing Education Credits (CEC's or CEU's). Assist with special events like Late Night at the Rec. Enforce facility and program policies. Attend all required trainings and meetings (dates and times TBA). Other duties as assigned.
Nationally accredited Group Fitness certification (ACE, ACSM, AFAA or equivalent). Ability to conduct safe and effective classes. Knowledgeable in techniques and dynamics of Group Fitness. Have current certification(s) for specific class format, including adult CPR/AED. Able to work a minimum number of hours/week (recommended 2 classes) on a set schedule. Good communication skills. Reliability and dependability.
Experience teaching Group Fitness classes. Ability to teach two or more class formats. Additional Information and Reasonable Accommodation Requests It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at hr@mines.edu or 303.273.3250 for assistance. Successful completion of a background investigation is required for this position.
Candidates must hold a nationally accredited Group Fitness certification and current adult CPR/AED certification. Strong communication skills and the ability to conduct safe, effective exercise sessions are required.
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