Posting Details
Position Information
Position Headcount
7
Position Title
Group Fitness Session Leader
Organizational Unit
SE – Fitness and Recreation Services
Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student?
Either Grad or Undergrad is Fine
Average number of hours per week
Up to 10 Hrs
Desired Start Date
08/14/2023
Projected End Date
12/31/2023
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
STU10662122
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
In support of the Student Affairs Learning Outcomes, the Wellness and Recreation team manages multiple fitness and recreation facilities and coordinates a variety of on- and off-campus recreation and wellness education programming. Alongside professional staff and in collaboration with other team members, the Fitness Session Leader is responsible for leading group fitness sessions, which will include Spin, Yoga, Zumba, Kickboxing, Pilates, Barre, High Intensity Interval Training, Strength Training and more. The Fitness Session Leader strives to create welcoming environments that contribute to the University by building community, increasing the students’ pride in their university, and improving students’ healthy sense of self. All Fitness Session Leaders are members of the Department of Student Engagement and the Division of Student Affairs.
Responsibilities
- Plan and lead a minimum of three group fitness sessions weekly and provide excellent customer service to students participating in group fitness sessions
- Work with the leads, graduate assistants and professional staff to manage group fitness sessions including set-up and clean-up of assigned group fitness session and proper inventory management equipment
- Morning, evening, late-night and weekend availability is required.
- Assist with planning and leading special events related to group fitness
- Work alongside fellow Fitness Session Leaders, graduate assistants and leads to create a balanced group fitness schedule
- Promote the fitness sessions and other fitness, recreation and wellness programs offered by the University
- Attend all scheduled meetings and training sessions
- Meet monthly with Lead, graduate assistants and professional staff
- Attend team and department meetings
- Assist in Student Engagement department-wide events
- Assist in other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- All Fitness Session Leaders are required to have or complete a group fitness certification approved by Student Engagement. If an applicant is not already certified, certification will be coordinated by the Department of Student Engagement upon employment.
- CPR/First Aid/AED Certified through the end of the academic year. If an applicant is not already certified, certification will be coordinated by the Department of Student Engagement upon employment.
- Demonstrated skill in group fitness instruction
- Demonstrated plan to obtain group fitness certification prior to start date
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Time management skills
- Punctuality
- Dependability and accountability
- Ability to manage conflict and apply feedback to performance
- Initiative and the ability to work independently with little supervision
- Positive image and tidy appearance
- Minimum of 2.5 GPA
- Knowledge of and ability to abide by campus policies and procedures including prevention of sexual harassment, Title IX and FERPA
Desired Qualifications
- Proof of certification to teach group fitness sessions
- Have pride in Chapman University
- Healthy sense of self
- 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 2024
- Ability to climb a ladder
- Ability to lift objects of 45 lbs
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link
https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/30760
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