Hybrid Fitness Student Supervisor - Recreation and Wellness bei Bowling Green State University, OH

About the Department

The purpose of this position is to create an opportunity for student staff to gain practical work experience through overseeing group exercise and/or personal training program.

Career Readiness Competencies: 

• Communication
• Leadership
• Professionalism

Position Duties

• Mastery and continued demonstration of duties of the Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer positions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of exercise principles, kinesiology, and biomechanics.
• Review trainers and instructors' programs in strength, cardiovascular, and flexibility.
• Conduct training on modifications of the exercises appropriate for the participants.
• Oversee fitness assessments.
• Develop training materials on motivation and leadership for trainers.
• Hire, train, and schedule fitness staff members.
• Serve as liaison between student staff and Graduate and/or Professional Staff.
• Oversee client database and record keeping.
• Represent functional unit/area on the Student Employee Board.
• Conduct monthly meetings with fitness staff members.
• Attend monthly meetings with supervisor.
• Attend all Student Development and Leadership Programs.
• Participate in campus Recreation and Wellness special events.
• Oversee equipment cleaning and inspection.
• Administer mentor forms and peer evaluations and conduct follow-up.
• Represent Professional Staff in her/his absence.
• Attend additional staff meetings, workshops, or conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Required to possess and maintain current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
• Preferred : Possess and maintain a national fitness certification (ACE, ACSM, NASM) or a specialty certification (Reiki, mindfulness, Yoga, Zumba? etc.).
• Proven superior level of interpersonal skills.
• Possess and maintain a national fitness certification such as ACE or AFAA.