What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Fitness Yoga Instructor position at Iowa Western Community College?
Description
The Group Fitness Instructor will teach a variety of classes currently offered within the employee and student fitness programs. Instructors are responsible for developing individual lesson plans, being familiar with various styles of class formats offered, supervising class participants, and leading instructional sessions. All Student Services staff members must have the ability to excel in team and individual settings, multi-task, problem solve, manage their time, and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, and faculty while thriving in a fast-paced environment.
Job Duties
- Teaching Group Fitness classes at the Dr. John and Jean Marshall Wellness Center.
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Formats can include, but are not limited to,
- Cycling
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Zumba
- Les Mills Body Pump
- Hip-Hop Fitness
Qualifications
- A High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- It is required to have 1-3 years of experience in group fitness instruction, experience and knowledge of fitness training and education methods and techniques in the area of specialty.
- Candidate should have relevant experience that demonstrates a commitment to delivering first-rate customer service, and experience that demonstrates sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disabled backgrounds of community college students.
- Preferred qualifications include having a professional instructor certification related to field of expertise or the commitment to obtain professional certifications within 60 days of hire.
- Ability to pass a background check
Physical Demands
The job will include a minimum of 90% standing and walking, reaching, twisting and turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. Duties require lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus without color-blindness.
Benefits:
Pension Plan, Health InsuranceSalary : $25