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Group Fitness Instructor

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Department: Dean of Students
Work type: Staff Hourly On-Call Non-Exempt
Location: Alabama
Categories: Athletics & Fitness

Purpose of the Position:

The Group Fitness Instructor will be responsible for providing appropriate group exercise and quality fitness instruction for University Fitness Center members, to include students, faculty, staff, community members, and participants.

Duties/Responsibilities
• Serve as a subject matter expertise in appropriate group exercise and quality fitness instruction for University Fitness Center members, to include students, faculty, staff, community members, and participants
• Prepare materials, equipment and location for class offerings
• Provide guidance and support to class participants both individually and corporately
• Conduct an assessment of class participation and satisfaction
• Ensure teaching methods and modalities are accepted as safe and appropriate by University Recreation
• Exercise sound independent judgement and employ reasoning skills
• Provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants
• Arrive promptly for class and provide instruction for the entire advertised class time period
Minimum Requirements:

• High school education or equivalent
• 0-8+ years of full-time verifiable related work experience
• Must be certified or be able to attain a certification in some form of Group Exercise Instruction within 1 year of time of hire
OR be enrolled in the In-House CPT/ GE certification Course at UAH Recreation
• Must be able to acquire a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification within 6 months of time of hire
• Working knowledge of program activities and the ability to adhere to and enforce University Fitness Center policies and procedures is required
Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in a Sports & Facilities Management or Kinesiology preferred
• Willingness to seek additional training or certifications as needed to enhance leadership and instruction is desired
• Additional training or certification in a fitness-related field is preferred
• Have multiple certifications or be able to teach multiple formats
Published Salary (if available):

$20.00 - $30.00 (FTE=$41,600 - $62,400)

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The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.