Group Fitness Instructor | Recreational Sports and Services | SIU

Duties:

• Teach a variety of fitness classes for patrons and students of varying ages and abilities.
• Provide fun, motivational, and educational instruction on the benefits of healthy living through exercise.
• Assist with special events and workshops related to fitness.
• A positive customer service aptitude is required for both in person and telephone communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed.
• Must be available daily, including evenings, weekends, and university breaks.  Specific hours vary for each person.
• Must be trustworthy, detailed oriented and reliable.
• Must be available for all staff trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Requirements/Skills:

• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Experience with data entry.
• Leadership and organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Working on nationally recognized group fitness certification preferred

Required Certifications:

• CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to complete within 1 month of hire