REC Program Aide - Fitness Instructor 4

Job Title

REC Program Aide - Fitness Instructor 4

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Dept Of Recreational Sports

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Who We Are

The mission of the Department of Recreational Sports is to promote activity, wellness, and development by providing high quality experiences and facilities for the students and community of Texas A&M University.

What We Want

The Program Aide - Fitness Instructor 4 ensures the safety of all participants by using proper form and techniques learned in the training program prior to instructing. Educates participants in the benefits of exercise and a healthy lifestyle.

Responsibilities

Fitness Instructor

• Instruction Ensures the safety of all participants by using proper form and techniques learned in the training program prior to instructing.
• Educates participants in the benefits of exercise and a healthy lifestyle.
• Continues personal growth and knowledge by attending mandatory training workshops.
• Provides assistance in the monitoring of class enrollment by checking aerobic class passes.
• Ensures the safe use of exercise apparatus.
• Answers participants questions before and after class to answer participants’ questions.
• Attends semester workshops/meetings.
• Assists with certification preparation.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in assisting or teaching group exercise, with participation experience in group exercise.
  
  
  

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Certification required in group exercise, personal training, or aqua.
• Accepted certifications: AFAA - Athletics and Fitness Association of America, ACE - American Council for Exercise, ACSM - American College of Sports Medicine, NASM – National Academy of Sports Medicine, IAR - Institute of Aerobic Research, AEA - Aquatic Exercise Association.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Flexible in instruction: low impact, high impact, step, slide, resistance training, dance fitness, bootcamp, aqua, barre, mind/body, indoor cycling, etc.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Knowledge of the benefits of aerobic exercise.
• Basic understanding of the cardiovascular system, anatomy, and kinesiology. Interpersonal and communication skills.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Moderate to high personal fitness level.
• Available before and after class to answer participants’ questions.
  
  
  

What You Need To Know

Salary: $12.20/hr

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.