UNIV - Group Exercise Instructor - ESL Wellness Center

Job Description

Job Description Summary

The MUSC Wellness Center is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Part-Time Group Exercise Instructor to lead safe, engaging, and effective fitness classes for diverse populations.

As a Group Exercise Instructor, you will be responsible for fostering a positive and supportive environment while delivering classes that promote overall well-being 

Must be certified in one or more of the following: Yoga, Aquatics, Les Mills BODYPUMP, Les Mills BODYCOMBAT, Les Mills RPM, Pilates, or Cycle/Spin.

Responsibilities:

(30%) Lead group exercise classes according to the assigned schedule.

(30%) Teach and/or develop effective, safe and engaging class formats and exercise to a variety of populations.

Modify exercises to accommodate diverse fitness abilities and medical considerations.

Ensure proper use of equipment and facility guidelines during classes.

(20%) Maintain a positive and motivating environment.

Adhere to all facility policies, safety protocols, and professional standards.

(10%) Meet with supervisor and attend quarterly staff meetings.

Collaborate with other Wellness Center staff to support participant goals.

(10%) Occasionally lead and teach effective group exercise classes off-site in the surrounding Charleston area.

Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED.

Current nationally recognized Yoga, Les Mills BODYPUMP, Les Mills BODYCOMBAT, Les Mills RPM, Les Mills SPRINT, Pilates, Cycle/Spin, or Aquatics certification.

Current adult CPR/AED certification from a recognized provider American Heart Association, Red Cross)

Prior experience teaching group exercise classes in a fitness, clinical, wellness, or corporate setting.

Strong knowledge of exercise science principles, injury prevention, and class programming.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and motivate participants of all fitness levels.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position.

(Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position.

(Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile.

(Frequent) Ability to work indoors.

(Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes.

(Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.

(Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.

(Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions.

(Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations.

(Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms.

(Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.

(Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions.

(Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity.

(Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.

(Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted.

(Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted.

(Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted.

(Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted.

(Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.

(Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand.

(Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance.

(Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.

(Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities.

(Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.

(Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.

(Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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