FWS Physical Activity Assistant - Spring 2025
FWS Physical Activity Assistant - Spring 2025
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Job Description
Position Summary:
Join the MIU Recreation team as an FWS Physical Activity Assistant to support various physical activities. In this role you will help students develop fitness skills promote wellbeing and create an engaging positive environment for participants. Activities may include aerobics Zumba dance Pilates strength training boxing rock climbing running soccer volleyball and more.
Students This Position Appeals To:
This position is ideal for students passionate about fitness coaching and physical wellness. It is particularly suited for those interested in health and wellbeing exercise science sports management education or related fields as well as students interested in gaining leadership experience in group instruction coaching and personal training.
Experience Gained / Advantages for Students:
- Leadership & Instructional Experience:Develop skills in leading initiatives and guiding participants in physical activities.
- Health & Fitness Knowledge: Gain handson experience applying fitness principles and wellness coaching techniques.
- Communication & Motivation Skills: Enhance your ability to engage and inspire participants from diverse backgrounds.
Job Responsibilities:
- Guide physical activity classes or sports while ensuring safety and proper technique.
- Develop and implement engaging plans tailored to participants fitness levels.
- Monitor progress and provide feedback to encourage skill development and motivation.
- Maintain a clean organized and welcoming environment for all class participants.
- Stay uptodate with fitness trends and techniques to enhance class offerings.
Job Qualifications:
- Experience in Physical Activities: Prior experience in leading coaching or active participation in fitness or sports.
- Strong Communication & Leadership: Ability to provide clear instructions and motivate participants effectively.
- Knowledge of Health & Fitness Principles: Understanding of exercise science injury prevention and wellness strategies.
- Interpersonal & Teamwork Skills:Ability to create a positive and inclusive environment for individuals of diverse backgrounds and all fitness levels.
- Certifications (Preferred but Not Required):Additional qualifications in fitness training coaching or specific activity formats are a plus.
Location: MIU Recreation Center
Supervisor: Ken Daley Head of Exercise and Sports Science
Professor Daley served for nine years as a sport administrator and consultant for the Province of New Brunswick Canada. During that time he also served on the 8person National Coaching Certification Council which was the governing body for all coaching education in Canada. He then joined the faculty of Maharishi International University and Maharishi School and was voted teacheroftheyear at both.
He has lead adventure sport trips to 10 continental states as well as Greece Australia New Zealand Fiji and Hawaii. During the last 40 years he has been active in the physical fitness industry both as an educator administrator and participant. His preferred personal physical activities have varied over the years but at present his sports of choice are sailing rock climbing mountain biking and whitewater kayaking.
About MIUs Rec Center: Rec Center Maharishi University
Employment Type
Student
