Group Exercise Instructor For Fall 2024

Job Title Group Exercise Instructor for Fall 2024 Department Recreational Sports Office Job Description/Duties

Candidate must be willing to teach 2-4 group exercise classes per week, including designing lesson plans, coaching/cueing and motivating participants. Must be willing to fill in as a sub for other instructors as needed and teach potential private classes to groups/clubs as they arise.

Candidate must be physically fit and able to confidently lead classes and offer modifications for various fitness levels and abilities. The ability to motivate and encourage others essential. Candidate will be required to occasionally attend meetings/workshops which will take place in the evening and possibly on weekends.

Days/Hours Needed

30-60 minute classes, typically at noon or between 4 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday

Campus Location/Bldg.

Student Life Center

Required Qualifications

• Must be a current SUNY Cortland student.

• Experience teaching and/or attending regular group exercise classes is required.

• Adult CPR/AED and First Aid Certification is required. However, candidates who do not hold current certification can still be hired, but must be willing to get certified shortly after hire by attending a class held by the Recreational Sports Department during their own time and free of charge.

Preferred Qualifications

Some type of training and/or certification is preferred.

Physical Demands

Ability to lead a class and teach/demonstrate a variety of exercises with proper form.

Special Conditions for Eligibility Contact Name(s) & Email(s)

Louise Mahar

louise.mahar@cortland.edu

Kate Jensen

kate.jensen@cortland.edu

Salary Grade C-Other (Specify Below) Salary $15.80/hour

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number SA23066 Review Start Date 03/29/2024 Open Date 03/29/2024 Close Date 12/31/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

Must hold current certification in Adult CPR/AED and First Aid or be willing to attain certification. Candidates who do not hold current certification can still be hired, but must be willing to get certified shortly after hire by attending a class held by the Recreational Sports Department during their own time and free of charge. Prior experience teaching group exercise classes and/or group exercise certification is preferred, but not required.