Primary Purpose
To provide instruction in forcredit activity classes offered by the Health & Human Performance HHP department. The HHP department offers a wide variety of physical activity classes such as weight training circuit training yoga pilates tai chi martial arts studio cycling jogging mountain biking basketball softball rugby volleyball hiphop aerobic dance step aerobics and many more. The instructor must demonstrate safe and effective teaching and expertise in the activity for which they are applying.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Provide instruction in activity courses. This includes introducing students to the activity (history of safety effective training methods etc). The instructor will safely and effectively lead/facilitate the class throughout a warmup exercise/activity session and cooldown each day. The instructor will assess each student on participation as well as other academic assignments related to the activity taught. Teaching assignments may include courses taught during the day and/or evening classes taught on or off campus. Hold at least one scheduled office hour per class per week for student help sessions and program assistance. Utilize College tools and resources including the Learning Management System and Disability Services software to support teaching activities as appropriate. Participate in course assessment. Perform other essential job functions as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Preparation in the form of a current instructor certification/license from an accredited certifying body in the activity in which you are applying to instruct OR a college certificate of completion or degree in a related area. Experience: Prior teaching experience in the activity in which you are applying to instruct. Licenses: Necessary for instruction in certain activity classes such as Zumba. Certifications: Necessary for instruction in certain activity classes such as Pilates Yoga etc.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience: Current First Aid and CPR certification. Past experience teaching at the college level. Currently certified as a Personal Trainer via ACSM NSCA or ACE .