"Temporary CFC Group Fitness Instructor"

Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellness, social justice, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.

Cornell University is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Ivy League. The university fields teams in 37 intercollegiate sports and provides a comprehensive physical education program. The university is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, gender equity and diversity in its programs, and a well-balanced, broad-based intercollegiate athletics program. Athletics and Physical Education offers a diverse program of physical and outdoor education, recreational services, intramural sports and intercollegiate athletic competition, plus Wellness programs for faculty and staff, fitness centers and fitness classes for the entire Cornell community.

The Cornell Fitness Centers (CFC) is a dynamic campus partner within the Cornell Community with a focus on fostering student physical and mental well-being through movement-based activity. We strive to provide opportunities in an inclusive environment for all students and to encourage a sustainable healthy lifestyle.

The Cornell Fitness Centers Group Fitness Program offers a wide variety of movement-based Group Fitness classes that are available to everyone in the Cornell Community (students, staff, faculty, emeritus, retirees, and spouses/partners) who choose to purchase a membership.

CFC Group Fitness Instructors are tasked with developing and leading these fitness classes in one or multiple formats including Yoga, Spinning, and various cardiovascular-strength classes such as H.I.I.T. classes, Pilates, Barre, and more.

Success Factors:

• Ability to teach safe & dynamic form, proper & easy-to-follow progression of exercises, and a balanced workout.
• Ability to adapt to cues based on the needs of class participants.
• Ability to create an inclusive and welcoming class experience.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Required Qualifications:

• Current American Red Cross CPR/AED (or equivalent)
• Current American Red Cross Standard First Aid (or equivalent)
• One nationally recognized fitness certification or other related fitness certification that is current (not-expired). Examples include AFAA, ACE, ACSM, Spinning®, ZUMBA® Fitness, 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, or other related teaching certification.
• General knowledge of current exercise recommendation principles.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

University Job Title: Temporary PE & Athletics Professional - SP

Job Family: Temporary Athletics & Physical Education

Level: No Grade - Hourly

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Pay Range: Refer to Posting Language