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FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

Job Title: FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
Job Code: 0740
FLSA: N
Job Level: 11
Revised Date: 07/25/2006
Job Family: JF 20

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Occupational Summary

INSTRUCT FITNESS COURSES SUCH AS AEROBICS, YOGA, SPINNING, AND KICK- BOXING OFFERED TO GENERAL STUDENT POPULATION IN STUDENT ATHLETIC CENTERS DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR. THESE ARE SEPARATE FROM THE CLASSES OFFERED THROUGH THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT FOR COURSE CREDIT AND ARE SCHEDULED BASED ON INTEREST, WITH EACH CLASS LASTING 30 MINUTES TO 1 HOUR.

Work Performed

Teach the correct fitness methods depending on the class offered.

Plan classes around the skill levels of the participants.

Make sure that the classroom and equipment are in working order.

Notify the Center Director if maintenance is needed or if equipment needs to be ordered.

Lead fitness classes in exercises and/or instruct personal training clients.

Monitor the well-being of all participants.

Encourage participants to continue with exercises and make healthy choices.

Enforce all fitness facility policies, rules and regulations.

Participate in regular in-service training sessions.

Exercise regularly to maintain fitness level.

Complete records and reports as needed.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training

Certifications: American Red Cross CPR/AED;

Group exercise certification from a credible organization or Personal training certification from a credible organization or Physical Education degree

Experience

N/A

Skills

N/A


The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.


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