group exercise instructor/personal trainer - Worcester, MA , USA, United States - Worcester State University

Description

About Worcester State University:

WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence dating back to 1874, as well as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to reflect the diversity of its community.

Our workforce is dedicated to academic quality, student-centered programming, engaged citizenship, open exchanges of ideas, diversity and inclusiveness, and civility and integrity.

We are looking for job applicants who share these values and commitment to our students.

Worcester State is centrally located in Massachusetts, about an hour's drive from Boston, Springfield, and Providence, Rhode Island.

Our 58-acre campus is nestled in the residential northwest side of Worcesterthe second largest city in New England and home to 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities.

Over 6,000 of those students attend Worcester Stateapproximately 5,300 are undergraduates and 1,000 are graduate students. Learn more about us at .


Job Description:

TITLE:
Group Exercise Instructor/Personal Trainer


DEPARTMENT:
Wellness Center


SSTA Approver:
Dean Bowen


SCHEDULE:
Varies during the weekdays


POSITION LEVEL:
Non-Supervisory


General Statement of Duties:
The Group Exercise Instructor & Personal Trainer will provide a professional level of guided instruction to the participants/clients.

They will also play a role in the maintenance capacity of the facility making sure that equipment is being properly used, cleaned and maintained at all times.

The Instructor/Trainer is responsible for the supervision and operation of the class, its participants, and clients.

Additionally, all employees are required to provide a welcoming, inclusive, safe, clean and enjoyable, service oriented environment for participants at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Provide a welcoming and safe fitness experience.
• Conduct classes/sessions for participants following protocols as accepted and provided by the Wellness Center and industry standards for a great class/session experience.

a. Proper warm up, class routine/session workout, including a cool down/stretch period.

b. Accompany your class with appropriate music.

c. Instruct/Train within your knowledge and expertise.

d. Be aware or participant/client safety during class/session time(s).

• Responsible for the appropriate exercise room setup and break down when applicable.
• Manage checking in class participants or clients when necessary.
• Responsible for the appropriate use of sound system when applicable.
• Report any safety or equipment maintenance issues.
• Adhere to all Wellness Center and departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Appropriate group fitness/personal training experience related to desired format.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Primary Group Fitness/Personal Training Certification from ACSM, ACE, AFAA, NETA or NASM preferred or other nationally recognized and accredited organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of all Wellness Center policies.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Understanding of best customer service practices.

Additional Information:
Worcester State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which seeks to reflect the diversity of its community.

• This position is available for WSU students onlyHourly Rate: $15.00

Application Instructions:
Students must apply online.

* This position is for WSU students only.*