What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Group Fitness Instructor position at Florida Atlantic University?
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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:
FAU degree-seeking undergraduate student with a minimum of six credit hours (or twelve if international) and a 2.5 GPA required.Must have a CPR/AED and First Aid certification or willing to obtain within 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 per hour.
College or Department:
Division of Student Affairs: Campus Recreation
Location:
Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours:
Monday - Saturday, 7am - 8pm. Up to 10 hours per week. Must be willing to work some early mornings, late nights, and weekends.
Application Deadline:
2025-10-27
Special Instructions to Applicant:
This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.This is a part time position.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.
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