Zumba Instructor

Job Description:

Reporting to Fitness Supervisors, Group Fitness Instructors will be responsible for overall administration of assigned Group Fitness Classes.

Specific group fitness discipline of interest must be indicated and corresponding group fitness teaching certification must be uploaded when applying. FIT Group Fitness Instructor positions consist of at-will, part-time appointments that last for one fiscal year, and do not carry any medical, annual leave, sick leave, or other fringe benefit entitlement.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Teaching assigned, discipline-specific group fitness classes.
• Maintaining CPR / AED and discipline-specific teaching certificates for duration of role.
• Completing all institution-required trainings.
• Fostering a fun yet challenging class environment which includes opportunities for social interaction / working in groups as frequently as possible.
• Arriving on time and prepared for class; greeting students and introducing yourself prior to the start of each class.
• Explaining proper safety precautions to the class prior to beginning each session.
• Screening for injuries or disabilities and offering exercise modifications when needed.
• Screening for new participants and accommodating varying skill levels in the same group.
• Teaching concepts / techniques students can use in their daily lives and which help students reach wellness goals.
• Clearly explaining class concepts, instructions, moves and maneuvers and educating class on reason for and desired outcome of moves and maneuvers.
• Allowing for sufficient breaks for water or rest when needed.
• Playing varying music that captures student interest.
• Ending class with announcements about the next discipline-specific class session being offered, other recommended FIT Group Fitness Classes, and a brief question / answer period.
• Being available for a few minutes after class dismissal for individual questions.
• Meeting with Athletic Director or designee at the beginning of each semester to discuss role / expectations and again at the end of each semester to discuss performance appraisal.
• Other duties as assigned.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency and completion of two years in an accredited post-secondary institution of learning.
• Discipline-specific group fitness class teaching certification.
• Adult CPR & AED and certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science, physical education, health, wellness, kinesiology or related field of study.
• Two years experience working as a group fitness class instructor.
• Experience teaching group fitness classes in a college recreation setting.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Outstanding communication, leadership and motivational skills.
• Genuine interest and satisfaction in working with students, faculty, and staff, especially in the areas of holistic health and wellness.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Availability to teach special event classes outside of regularly scheduled class hours.

Additional Information:

Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled or as needed. Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the background check process.

Salary

Salary: $82.40 per hour

Work Schedule

Days/Hours: M- TH, evenings, in person; work schedule subject to change based on needs of the department.

Terms: FIT Group Fitness Instructor positions consist of at-will, part-time appointments that last for one fiscal year, and do not carry any medical, annual leave, sick leave, or other fringe benefit entitlement.

Pay Equity by State Employers

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds. By providing a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual's ability, the FIT community fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience. FIT is committed to prohibiting discrimination, whether based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, religion, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military service status, genetic information, pregnancy, familial status, citizenship status (except as required to comply with law), or any other criterion prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, including the opportunity for upward mobility for all qualified individuals. Applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT's non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212 217.3360, titleix@fitnyc.edu.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This position will be required to occasionally read and comprehend, occasionally perform calculations, constantly verbally communicate, constantly analyze, and occasionally writing. The working conditions for this position will be any combination of the classroom, office space and/or outdoors. The physical requirement for this position will require occasional sitting, constant standing, constant bending, constant walking, and occasional lifting over 50 lbs.

Application Instructions:

In order to considered for this position, please submit the following documents online:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial transcript
• A list of three references with telephone numbers and email addresses

Returning Applicants - Login to your FITNYC Careers Account to check your submitted application materials.

Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled.

Please note that due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to contact each applicant individually.

Additional information about the Fashion Institute of Technology can be found at: http://www.fitnyc.edu .

About Fashion Institute of Technology:

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), part of the State University of New York and an internationally renowned college of art, design, business and technology with a strong emphasis on liberal arts, invites nominations and applications for certified Zumba instructors.

FIT Athletics & Recreation, an NJCAA DIII member institution, aims to support Fashion Institute of Technology in its mission to produce self-reliant graduates who are poised for a lifetime of success, and who will be a credit to the institution, their communities and the world. The department mission is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for student involvement, learning and school spirit opportunities enriching both body and mind as a way of promoting holistic health and wellbeing.