Student Group Fitness Leader Academic

To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and strongly encourages women and members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Recreation and Wellness is seeking candidates for the Group Fitness Instructor role.

This position will be primarily responsible for fulfilling all duties associated with regular operations of the Group Fitness Program, during their shift. Fitness Class Instructors will instruct students in various fitness classes in the Rec Center Fitness Studio and T/W Fitness Center. Enforce all Fitness Center rules and regulations. Assist with First Aid or CPR as needed. Work scheduled classes. Attend all in-service training programs. Due to COVID-19, instructors are also responsible for producing virtual content in order to provide the classes to our patrons.

Main Responsibilities:

Learn to give accurate instructions

Able to lead groups effective while keeping an eye on individual needs

Have ability to give positive input to participants

Providing excellent customer service through interaction with users of these classes

Know and enforce rules based on the Fitness Employee Handbook

Attend all staff orientations and in-service trainings

Attend to any incidents or accidents, record any and all information that is important

Be punctual and conduct yourself in a professional manner

Perform other duties as assigned

Learning Competencies:

Communication

Learn how to communicate effectively using various modes (oral, verbal/non-verbal, and written)

Apply and demonstrate proficiency using current technology and software

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Practice creative problem solving / creative design process to create solutions to problems

Self

Demonstrate integrity while holding myself and others accountable

Display curiosity and seek out opportunities to learn

Develop wellness strategies that support my success

Community/Relationship Building

Motivate and manage others towards a shared goal

Role model ethical and respectful behaviors in community environments

Practice empathy

Build healthy relationships

Preferred Qualifications:

Must be a current The College of New Jersey Student

Successfully obtain a complete or renewed CPR, First Aid, and AED training; as well as Group Fitness Class instruction, or a specified certification for a specific class

Strong Communication skills

About TCNJ

TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 "Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron's Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools - Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings.

Contact Information

Qualified candidates should apply online and have the option to submit a resume, but it is not required.

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