Part Time - Athletics & Recreation - Fitness Instructor

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Athletics and Recreation at Penn State Altoona is seeking qualified applicants to serve asFitnessInstructors. Class formats include:

• Water aerobics
• Boot camp
• Kickboxing
• Conditioning workouts
• Dance fusion classes
• Abdominal and lower back
• Strength training
• HIIT training
• Zumba
• Hip-hop
• Spinning
• Pilates
• TRX
• Yoga

Job Duties

• ​Instructors are expected to conduct classes in an engaging, safe and effective manner, providing an encouraging and motivating atmosphere while helping participants achieve class objectives.
• Assist with maintenance of equipment.
• Enforce facility and program policies.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Previous groupfitnessteaching experience.
• Ability to conduct safe and effective classes.
• Knowledge of strength training and cardiovascular exercise.
• Good communication skills.
• Specific class certification or nationalfitnesscertification, Commonly accepted certifications include ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine), ACE (American Council on Exercise), NSCA (National Sports and Conditioning Association), NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine), AFAA (Aerobics andFitnessAssociation of America), IFA (InternationalFitnessAssociation), or other related and accredited organization.
• Adult First Aid and CPR/AED required.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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