"Temporary Wellness Group Fitness Instructor"

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.

Cornell Wellness is a unit situated directly under the Recreational Services department umbrella, with additional dotted line reporting directly under HR’s workforce wellbeing umbrella. Wellness staff are a dynamic team that as a whole provide educational opportunities to the Cornell community (staff, faculty, retirees, and their spouses/partners) that empower individuals to make healthy choices for themselves.

The Cornell Wellness Group Exercise Program offers a wide variety of movement-based Group Exercise classes that are available to everyone in the Cornell employee and retiree community (staff, faculty, retirees, and their spouses/partners) who choose to purchase a membership.

Cornell Wellness Group Fitness Instructors have the exciting job of developing and leading group exercise classes in one or more formats. At this time, Cornell Wellness is interested in candidates who can instruct one or more of the following formats: Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Circuit Strength and Balance Training, and Cardio Kickboxing or Moderate-Intensity Interval Training classes, cardio kick, and circuit strength classes. Classes are provided to participants ranging in age from approximately 20-85 years old, and are delivered through Zoom, in-person, or recorded methods.

*Pay rate: $18- $42/hour (based on certifications, experience, and class format). This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

*Currently searching for in-person instructors only at this time.

Success Factors:

• Ability to teach safe & dynamic form to multiple ages and abilities including appropriate & easy-to-follow progression of exercises, and a balanced workout via a virtual, in-person, or recorded platform.
• Ability to adapt to cues based on the needs of class participants.
• Ability to create a welcoming and engaging class experience through virtual, in-person, or recorded platform.

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.
• Proper knowledge on structure and leading a group fitness class.
• General knowledge of current exercise recommendation principles.
• Prior experience teaching group exercise via a virtual, in-person, or video platform.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to teach via both virtual platforms and in-person.
• Ability to teach mornings and/or evenings.

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

Remote Option Availability: Onsite