Group Exercise Instructor

Job Description Summary

The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for instructing specialty group exercise classes for faculty, staff, students, and members of the Saint Leo University Fitness Center while providing excellent customer service in keeping with Saint Leo's Benedictine values.

Job Description

Duties and Tasks:

• Instructors will actively participate in development and implementation of safe, effective, and enjoyable fitness routines.
• Trainees will ensure the safe and proper use of all equipment involved.
• Administrative duties such as keeping track of client sessions are required.
• If you do not possess a certification from one of the following organizations: NASM, NSCA, AFAA, AE it will be expected that you actively attend study sessions in order to prepare for taking an ACE personal training certification examination.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Certified in CPR/First Aid & Safety.

Skills:

• Knowledge of specific exercise area.

Abilities:

• Ability to coach acrobatic and tumbling techniques and safety guidelines is essential.
• The ability to work a non-standard work week which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays is mandatory.
• Ability to work independently, as well as within a team-oriented work group

ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

NOTICE:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success. 

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world.  Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

• FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
• Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Wellness Center

*Eligibility based on meeting required service period

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