Group Fitness Instructor

General Purpose:
The Fitness Instructor is a fitness position with responsibilities in the areas of group exercise and member experience. The role of the Fitness Instructor is to meet the needs of all IU Indianapolis Jaguar Fitness Group Exercise participants. Specifically, the Fitness Instructor is responsible for maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for members and facilitating group exercise classes for members

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Lead and instruct a variety of cardiovascular, strength, specialty, dance, or strength and conditioning-based class formats to students and faculty/staff at the IU Indianapolis Campus Recreation Center
• Assist with Campus Recreation and Group Fitness Program Special Events
• Continuously work to improve abilities as an instructor to provide exceptional class experiences
• Regularly communicate with members and fitness specialists about interests, needs and concerns with the IU Indianapolis Campus Recreation Group Exercise Program
• Market Group Exercise classes to participants
• Provide and maintain a safe and harassment-free environment that is inclusive of all participants

Preferred Qualifications:
• Valid certifications are required to teach specialty format classes (Zumba, Turbo Kick, Pilates, Yoga, etc.)
• Candidates with Group Exercise certifications are strongly preferred (ACSM, ACE, NASM, etc.)
• Candidates enrolled in Exercise Science/Fitness Management undergraduate/graduate program strongly preferred
• Candidates must display a passion for health and fitness
• Candidates must display an eagerness to learn and work with others

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