Group Exercise Instructor Recreation and Wellness

Bowling Green State University

Job Location:

Bowling Green, OH - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 14 - 14

Posted on: 27-08-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

Gain practical work experience through leading a variety of group exercise classes for the safe and effective participation of Student Recreation Center patrons.

Career Readiness Competencies:

Leadership
Professionalism
Teamwork

Essential Functions

Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive rapport with patrons and coworkers.
Demonstrate knowledge of exercise principles kinesiology and biomechanics.
Educate participants on proper and safe exercise form including exercise modification.
Motivate lead and guide participants to an effective workout with enthusiasm.
Monitor participants and their ability to ensure proper use of equipment and technique including checking participant passes and recording class attendance for each class.
Act as First Responder to accidents and incidents.
Arrive to class 15 minutes early with music cued class planned and equipment set up.
Stay for 15 minutes after class to put away equipment lock room and be available to answer participant questions.
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication professional mannerisms friendly demeanor and ability to interact with diverse populations.
Work independently and in a team.
Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in Recreation and Wellness Student Employee Manual.
Promote and support the mission of the Department of Recreation and Wellness.
Attend group exercise instructor meetings.
Participate in campus Recreation and Wellness special events.
Assist with equipment cleaning and inspection.
Mentor new instructors and complete peer evaluations.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
May be required to be hired as a Fitness Attendant for decreased pay.

Minimum Qualifications

Possess and maintain current CPR First Aid and AED certifications.
Possess and maintain a national fitness certification (ACE ACSM or AFAA) and/or a specialty certification (Les Mills Zumba Yoga WERQ Dance Fitness etc).

Additional Information

Candidates must upload resume and copies of their fitness certifications with application!

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SummaryGain practical work experience through leading a variety of group exercise classes for the safe and effective participation of Student Recreation Center patrons.Career Readiness Competencies:LeadershipProfessionalismTeamworkEssential Functions Provide excellent customer service and maintain a...

Summary

Gain practical work experience through leading a variety of group exercise classes for the safe and effective participation of Student Recreation Center patrons.

Career Readiness Competencies:

Leadership
Professionalism
Teamwork

Essential Functions

Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive rapport with patrons and coworkers.
Demonstrate knowledge of exercise principles kinesiology and biomechanics.
Educate participants on proper and safe exercise form including exercise modification.
Motivate lead and guide participants to an effective workout with enthusiasm.
Monitor participants and their ability to ensure proper use of equipment and technique including checking participant passes and recording class attendance for each class.
Act as First Responder to accidents and incidents.
Arrive to class 15 minutes early with music cued class planned and equipment set up.
Stay for 15 minutes after class to put away equipment lock room and be available to answer participant questions.
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication professional mannerisms friendly demeanor and ability to interact with diverse populations.
Work independently and in a team.
Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in Recreation and Wellness Student Employee Manual.
Promote and support the mission of the Department of Recreation and Wellness.
Attend group exercise instructor meetings.
Participate in campus Recreation and Wellness special events.
Assist with equipment cleaning and inspection.
Mentor new instructors and complete peer evaluations.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
May be required to be hired as a Fitness Attendant for decreased pay.

Minimum Qualifications

Possess and maintain current CPR First Aid and AED certifications.
Possess and maintain a national fitness certification (ACE ACSM or AFAA) and/or a specialty certification (Les Mills Zumba Yoga WERQ Dance Fitness etc).

Additional Information