Group Fitness Instructor - San Diego, United States - Associated Students

Associated Students

Verified Company

San Diego, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Starting Range:
$19.00-$30.00

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under the supervision of the Fitness and Wellness Coordinator, Fitness and Wellness Supervisor, and the Fitness & Wellness Program Assistants, the Group Fitness Instructor is responsible for teaching one or more formats of group fitness classes offered through Aztec Recreation.

The emphasis will be to promote active, healthy living by teaching weekly group fitness classes.

This individual helps to ensure the diverse instructional needs of the San Diego State University students and Aztec Recreation members are met while emphasizing a safe, positive, and educational environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Functions:

Instructs participants in safe and effective exercise classes

Explains and demonstrates basic skills in physical fitness and health education, including warm up/cool down
Provides a welcoming atmosphere that creates positive student experiences
Completes administrative tasks such as communication with supervisors, class participation counts, incident reports, and time card submission
Required to teach all of the classes agreed upon (for a given semester) on a regular basis
Responsible for arranging classes to be covered when unable to teach
Supports and assists with enforcing department policies and procedures
Works with Aztec Recreation to advertise class (e.

g. tabling, flyers, demos, etc.)

Ensures all class cancellations are communicated promptly by contacting all participants/professional staff along with posting notifications in the appropriate areas
Attends semester meetings, maintains all certifications, and stays up to date with CEC/CEU requirements
Abides by the Group Fitness instructor dress code

Records accurate class participation counts for group fitness class

Submits time card by 12:00pm on the last day of the pay period
Completes peer evaluations of fellow instructors each semester
Completes tasks as assigned/required

Customer Service and CollaborationEstablishes and maintains working relationships with various A.S. and University departments

Ensures customer service standards are met; responds to physical, virtual, and verbal inquiries in a timely manner
Ensures all class cancellations are communicated promptly by contacting all participants/professional staff along with posting notifications in the appropriate areas
Greets all customers in a timely manner
Assists all customers with questions and/or comments
If unable to assist, refers customer to someone who can
Maintains positive and effective working relationships with all customers
Informs supervisor of any customer issues

SafetyEnsures all operations are conducted with safety of staff and customers as first priority, and in accordance with the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan and other safety policies

Adheres to Associated Students' Code of Safe Practices
Reports accidents to supervisor and reviews changes required to avoid reoccurrence Ensures completion proper documentation is completed for each accident (employee and/or non employee) and forwards to supervisor
Reports maintenance problems and/or broken and unsafe equipment to the appropriate party immediately
Provides appropriate safety instruction and regularly inspects classroom/program environment and equipment to ensure safety
Responds to emergencies according to established department procedures

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONSMust be punctual and regular in attendance: arrive on time and ready for the workday

Must meet commitments and complete tasks satisfactorily
Must be able to work independently and stay focused under pressure in stressful situations
Must work effectively with other employees/departments
Must be able to follow oral and written directions and follow project through to completion
Must be professional and courteous at all times
Must be able to work well with different work styles
Must be able to work efficiently and show initiative
Must be able to coordinate multiple tasks, projects, and assignments within appropriate timelines

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESAbility to handle difficult situations involving participants with patience, good judgment, and with diplomacy is expected

Ability to work with a diverse group of people effectively and diplomatically; must be able to work one on one and with groups with as many as 30 or more people
Ability to prioritize workload
Ability to manage information flow (including internal, external and customer communication and filing/documentation)
Ability to develop positive working relationships
Demonstrate thoroughness, completeness, follow through on presentation and appearance of work

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum & Preferred Requirements

Education:

Bachelor's Degree preferred in Physical Education, Recreation, Kinesiology/Exercise Science Health or a related field

Experience:

Knowledge of group fitness p