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Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic University is seeking multiple Group Fitness Instructors. - Boca Raton, FL.
Summary of responsibilities:
- Create safe and effective workouts for all participants regardless of age or ability level.
- Teach appropriate exercise movements through demonstration, explanation, and proper cueing techniques (verbal, visual and kinesthetic).
- Provide appropriate modifications or options for participants of different skill levels.
- Educate participants concerning safe exercise techniques and constantly monitor safety throughout the duration of each class.
- Greet, introduce and welcome participants; and acquaint new participants with class procedures.
- Deliver the class in a fun and interesting manner while utilizing appropriate knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and training principles.
- Promote knowledge of proper group fitness components, i.e.: warm up, aerobic exercise, resistance training, flexibility, cool down, etc.
- Demonstrate proficiency in counting, cueing, organizing choreography, safe transitions, etc.
- Monitor proper form and technique using positive reinforcement.
- Monitor participants’ exercise intensity throughout each class and adjust accordingly.
- Stay after class to answer questions and maintain a positive exercise experience for the participants.
- Maintain a desire for continuing education, personal and professional development.
- Attend mandatory Campus Recreation and Fitness Staff In-Services.
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Minimum Qualifications:
- A high school diploma required.
- Must have a current CPR/AED and First Aid certification or willing to obtain in the first 3 months.
- Must hold a current national level certification as a Group Exercise Instructor, or specialty certification (ie. Yoga, Dance (Zumba, Afrobeat, Bollywood, etc.) TRX, Pilates, Indoor Cycling, Kickboxing, Strength, etc.)
Salary:
$16.95 - $30 per hour.
College or Department:
Division of Student Affairs: Campus Recreation
Location:
Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours:
Monday - Saturday 7am. - 8pm. for up to 10 hours weekly. Must be willing to work some early mornings, late nights, and weekends.
