St. Olaf College·Northfield, Minnesota
Lead and instruct weekly fitness classes for faculty, staff, and students while maintaining a prepared lesson plan. Manage class logistics including room setup, participant check-ins, and reporting attendance to the supervisor.
Job Title: Student Group Fitness Instructor (WS-ST3)
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
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Department Name: Recreation
Unit: Number (5 digits): 11730
Length of Position: See Employment Authorization
Contact Person/Supervisor: Director of Recreation
$12.00-13.00/hour
Vigilance and risk management awareness, punctuality, attention to detail, reliability, communication.
Lead and instruct fitness classes each week during the school year, arrive early to make sure the room is set for class, come prepared with a lesson plan for each session, check-in participants as they come into class, and record participation and send to supervisor after every week.
(Education/Experience/Skills) Certification or equivalent experience, personable, comfortable leading a group.
Depending on the type of fitness class instructed, this position may require crouching, kneeling/crawling, stooping, twisting/pivoting, climbing/balancing, reaching overhead, grasping/handling, pushing/pulling, lifting and carrying objects up to 20 or 50 lbs., and repetitive motions to perform the essential functions. It may also require exposure to loud noise, respiratory factors, chemicals, wet or humid conditions indoors, and extreme cold or extreme heat. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.
Candidates must possess a relevant fitness certification or equivalent experience. The role requires the ability to lead groups and perform various physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs.
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