KU Fit Instructor-Student Hourly/Work Study
Job Description
Responsible for the daily operations of the KU Fit Instructor; weekday and weekend hours including early morning, afternoon evenings and/or late evenings. An instructor must be certified in CPR/AED or become certified within four weeks after being appointed. Duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Developing, leading and instructing participants through group fitness sessions to include a proper warm up, cardio/strength workout, and cool down.
- Preparing class choreography & plans in advance.
- Recording participation numbers.
- Implementing risk management procedures when necessary.
- Assisting with good housekeeping by keeping studio, equipment, and equipment closets tidy.
- Accurately completing payroll clock in/out.
- Assisting with special events and contract classes.
- Accurately documenting and completing payroll by the Sunday prior to pay date.
- Obtain and maintain proper CPR/AED certification.
- Participation in CPR/AED drills.
- Substituting when able.
- Finding substitute instructor when unable to teach.
- Attending monthly meetings.
- Constantly communicating via email, Group Me App, or text.
- Promptly alerting supervisor with any concerns, questions, broken/malfunctioning equipment, program concerns and personal issues.
Required Qualifications
- Must be enrolled in 6 credit hours at KU during fall/spring. For summer employment, must be enrolled
in summer session, been a student in the previous Spring semester or enrolled in upcoming Fall
semester. - Possess current CPR/AED certification, or willing to obtain within 4 weeks of employment.
- Either completion of ACE Group Exercise Instructor Course taught through KU Recreation Services and Professional fitness certification will be required 6- Months from hire date. Or Nationally recognized organizations such as ACE, AFAA, ACSM, Yoga Fit etc. accepted.
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication as evident of the application material.
- Previous experience as a group exercise instructor.
Additional Candidate Instructions
Completed application includes: Online application, cover letter, and resume.
Work Schedule: Instructors will possibly work morning, afternoon and evening hours Monday-Friday and/or various weekends.
Will continue reviewing applicants until all positions are filled.
Work Schedule: Instructors will possibly work morning, afternoon and evening hours Monday-Friday and/or various weekends.
Will continue reviewing applicants until all positions are filled.
Contact Information to Applicants
Kendra Ikenberry
kendraikenberry@ku.edu
kendraikenberry@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
$15.00 - $18.00 per hour