Group Exercise Instructor

The Division of Athletics and Recreation at Brown University is seeking qualified applicants for the Group Exercise Instructor position. Acting under direct supervision of the Fitness and Wellness Manager, the Group Exercise Instructor will provide excellent instruction in a variety of health/fitness formats including but not limited to Pilates, Barre, mind/body style classes, and breathwork classes.

The position will promote the Division's mission to advance healthy lifestyle choices through participation opportunities, educational experiences and supportive services. The Group Exercise Instructor will serve as a fitness resource for program participants and all Recreation members to encourage continued class attendance and involvement in Group Fitness Program.

Major Tasks

• Develop positive relationships with program participants by teaching variety of challenging and motivating group fitness formats.
• Enforce policy and procedure of Dance Studios, Nelson Fitness Center and Group Fitness Program.
• Create safe and effective program design.
• Organize studio after each Group Exercise class.
• Promote Brown Group Fitness promotions, programs, services, and special events.
• Motivate Recreation members to continue involvement with programs and services.

Requirements

• Minimum of one fitness instructor certification(s) through ACSM, ACE, AFAA, NASM, NSCA, 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) or similar 200-Hour Yoga Certification through an accredited institution, IBBFA or similar Barre certification through an accredited institution, Spinning by Mad Dogg Athletics or similar certification through an accredited institution.
• Satisfactory interview/audition demonstrating appropriate safety cues, modifications, progressions, and outstanding presentation skills.
• One to two years of relevant experience teaching group fitness or small-group training preferred.
• First Aid, CPR and AED Certification (or training/certification course on-site).
• Will be required to work nights/weekends and sub if needed.
• Must maintain active certifications throughout employment.

All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the compliance office and appropriate parties. Employees in coaching positions must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting by the compliance office and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division).

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

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Job Posting Title: Group Exercise Instructor

Department: Athletics and Recreation

Grade: Ungraded Staff

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Seasonal/Intermittent (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Time Type: Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 10

Position Work Location: Onsite