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Position Information
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2
Position Title
Fitness Education Instructor
Organizational Unit
SE – Fitness and Recreation Services
Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student?
Undergrad
Average number of hours per week
Up to 19 Hrs
Desired Start Date
02/13/2023
Projected End Date
05/21/2023
Anticipated Pay Range
$20.00 – $20.00
Pay Range Information
Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
On which Campus will this work be done?
Orange
FWS Account Code
503000 Non-FWS or 503015 FWS
Job Number
STU10122122
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
The Fitness Education Instructor educates and instructs introductory fitness participants in the Fitness Education Program seeking baseline knowledge of the fitness centers at Chapman University. Additionally, the Fitness Education Instructor is responsible for teaching specific or desired exercise disciplines for participants eager to expand their fitness interests. The Fitness Education Instructor will follow pre-determined objectives per session to meet the goals of the participant while adding their own unique teaching method to each session. The Fitness Education Instructor position is within the Department of Student Engagement but will support alongside the area of Wellness and Recreation with the Department of Student Engagement.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for providing standardized fitness education practices including proper form techniques, reaching SMART goals related to fitness and wellness, as well as working with a diverse range of participants possessing a variety of fitness levels.
- Manages three (3) forty-five (45) minute sessions per participant and records important lessons and takeaways related to each session.
- Executes each session’s objective and goals tailored toward the participant’s fitness interests while adhering to the Fitness Education Program’s policies and procedures.
- Supports the Department of Wellness and Recreation by providing positive leadership in the Fitness Education Program and creates and inclusive learning environment for participants new to the world of health and wellness.
Required Qualifications
- Applicant must possess current National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) or International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) certification or is actively working towards completing one of the two listed certifications above: NASM or ISSA.
- Applicant must have at least 1-3 years working in a fitness training/education capacity to effectively teach participants who rarely visit fitness and recreation centers.
- Applicant must possess current CPR/AED/First Aid training valid through the end of the academic year.
Desired Qualifications
• Prior experience with leading individualized fitness sessions
• Proof of certification to instruct and educate participants
• Healthy sense of self
• Have pride in Chapman University
• Familiarity with departments and organizations at Chapman
• Demonstrated desire to learn
• Previous experience with customer service positions
• Strong public speaking skills
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certification valid through May 2023
• Ability to lift objects of 45 lbs
Special Instructions to Applicants
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https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/30361
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