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Group Exercise Instructor at Wellness Clinic
The Ithaca College Wellness Clinic is a membership-based fitness center located in the Center for Health Sciences. The mission of the Wellness Clinic is to provide quality health and fitness services to the Ithaca College community (IC faculty, staff, retirees, graduate students, and spouse/partners), while enhancing the practical experiences of Exercise and Sport Science students through guided clinical training. The Wellness Clinic academic year hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6am-7pm. For more information about the Wellness Clinic visit our website: https://www.ithaca.edu/robert-r-colbert-sr-wellness-clinic.
The Wellness Clinic is hiring Group Exercise instructors (Pilates, Yoga, Zumba or Fitness Dance, Boxing, Cycling, HIIT, Weight Training, etc.) the spring semester and summer. This position requires specialized knowledge, skills, relevant experience, and/or certification.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Prepare, lead, educate and encourage participants through safe and effective group exercise sessions.
- Teach scheduled classes, beginning and ending on time; provide adequate warm-up, workout, stretching, and cool down; provide exercise modifications.
- Monitor participants intensity.
- Record participant attendance.
- Enforce and follow policies and procedures of the Wellness Clinic.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Matriculated student at Ithaca College.
- Specialized knowledge and/or certification (must have at least one of the following):
- Degree in Exercise Science or related field, OR
- Current HSHP student at sophomore level or above, OR
- Nationally recognized certification in personal training or group exercise, OR
- Group Exercise Instructor certification or specific certification in class format (i.e., Zumba, yoga, cycling, etc.).
- Availability to work during weekday operational hours (6 am – 7 pm), preferably for multiple semesters or summer sessions.
- Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with people of diverse ages, cultures, and communication styles.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, busy environment.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and work ethic.
- Reliability and punctuality.
- Commitment to client confidentiality.
- Required Certifications/Trainings upon hiring: Adult CPR/AED, HIPAA, Blood Borne Pathogen, and Harassment Prevention Certification/Training.
Preference will be given to students in the Department of Exercise Science and Athletic Training (ESAT) or in the School of HSHP.
Market hiring Range: $16.15 - $16.45
Application Instructions: Interested applicants must submit all application materials (resume and cover letter via HR Cloud and complete this application form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/xtXHNhMbz5). Applications missing materials will not be considered. Apply no later than Friday, October 30. Interviews will begin by November 9th and will continue until positions are filled. For questions about the online application, contact Student Employment at studentemployment@ithaca.edu. For questions about the position contact hiring manager, Joe O’Haire, at johaire@ithaca.edu. For more information about the Wellness Clinic, visit:
https://www.ithaca.edu/robert-r-colbert-sr-wellness-clinic
Salary : $16 - $16