Group Exercise Instructor
- Employer
- University of Miami
- Location
- Coral Gables, FL
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- Faculty Jobs
- Health & Medical, Exercise Science & Kinesiology
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Job location: Coral Gables, FL
Employment Type: Part-time
Posted data: 2019-01-28
Req: R100029513
Current Employees:
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Position: Group Exercise Instructor
Employer: University of Miami, Department of Wellness and Recreation, Herbert Wellness Center
Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director, Group Exercise and Community Classes, shall develop and implement an appropriate group fitness class emphasizing fun, safety, and effective conditioning.
1. National certifications or experience in the instructor’s specialty area is required pending availability and at the discretion of the Assistant Director.
2. Maintenance of current CPR is required.
3. Instructors shall have a complete and thorough understanding of all policies and procedures concerning the Group Exercise program and Department of Wellness and Recreation. Policies are covered in the DWR Student Employee Handbook, Fitness Instructor Manual, schedules and training sessions.
a. Instructors are required to be present at least 10 minutes before class starting time and available at least 10 minutes after class end time. Classes should start and end on time.
b. Each instructor is responsible for clocking in for their respective classes, and is also responsible for recording attendance of each class.
c. The microphone headset shall be used at all times during the class. The microphone and stereo shall be turned off after each use and stored appropriately. The battery rotation system must be learned and adhered to.
d. Each instructor shall ensure general cleanliness and safety of the room before, during, and after class. Equipment storage areas and equipment is the responsibility of the instructor and shall be left in good order after each class.
4. Instructors are responsible for finding appropriate substitutes before class. Failure to show for class or provide an appropriate substitute will be grounds for dismissal. Instructors shall notify the Assistant Director at least 24 hours prior to class of the substitution.
5. Instructors shall make a personal commitment to ensure the satisfaction of all participants, treat all participants with respect, concern and give personal attention when needed.
6. The instructor shall abide by any/all other DWR policies and perform any other duties as assigned.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.Job Status:Part timeEmployee Type:Temporary-IntermittentPay Grade:52
Organization
The University of Miami is one of America's top research universities located in one of the most dynamic and multicultural cities in the world.
A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System (“UHealth”) have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service
The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. With more than $413 million in research and sponsored program expenditures annually, the University of Miami is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). Only 3 percent of four-year institutions in the nation are invited to join the AAU, which recognizes breadth and quality of research and scholarship. While the majority of this work is housed at the Miller School of Medicine, investigators conduct hundreds of studies in other areas, including marine science, engineering, education, and psychology.
The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.
Transforming lives
With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.
The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.
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