Group Exercise Instructor - Recreation and Wellness presso Bowling Green State University, OH

About the Department

Gain practical work experience through leading a variety of group exercise classes for the safe and effective participation of Student Recreation Center patrons.
Career Readiness Competencies: 

• Leadership
• Professionalism
• Teamwork

Position Duties

• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive rapport with patrons and coworkers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of exercise principles, kinesiology, and biomechanics.
• Educate participants on proper and safe exercise form, including exercise modification.
• Motivate, lead, and guide participants to an effective workout with enthusiasm.
• Monitor participants and their ability to ensure proper use of equipment and technique, including checking participant passes and recording class attendance for each class.
• Act as First Responder to accidents and incidents.
• Arrive to class 15 minutes early with music cued, class planned, and equipment set up.
• Stay for 15 minutes after class to put away equipment, lock room, and be available to answer participant questions.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication, professional mannerisms, friendly demeanor, and ability to interact with diverse populations.
• Work independently and in a team.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in Recreation and Wellness Student Employee Manual.
• Promote and support the mission of the Department of Recreation and Wellness.
• Attend group exercise instructor meetings.
• Participate in campus Recreation and Wellness special events.
• Assist with equipment cleaning and inspection.
• Mentor new instructors and complete peer evaluations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• May be required to be hired as a Fitness Attendant for decreased pay.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess and maintain current CPR, First Aid and AED certifications.
• Possess and maintain a national fitness certification (ACE, ACSM or AFAA) and/or a specialty certification (Les Mills, Zumba, Yoga, WERQ Dance Fitness, etc).

Other Qualifications