<p>About Worcester State University: WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence dating back to 1874, as well as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to reflect the diversity of its community. Our workforce is dedicated to academic quality, student-centered programming, engaged citizenship, open exchanges of ideas, diversity and inclusiveness, and civility and integrity. We are looking for job applicants who share these values and commitment to our students.</p> <p>Worcester State is centrally located in Massachusetts, about an hour's drive from Boston, Springfield, and Providence, Rhode Island. Our 58-acre campus is nestled in the residential northwest side of Worcester--the second largest city in New England and home to 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities. Over 6,000 of those students attend Worcester State--approximately 5,300 are undergraduates and 1,000 are graduate students. Learn more about us at worcester.edu/about .</p> <p>Job Description: TITLE: Group Exercise & Personal Trainer DEPARTMENT : Athletics & Wellness SUPERVISOR : Mike Young SSTA APPROVER: Mike Young SCHEDULE: Varies during the weekdays</p> <p>General Statement of Duties: The Group Exercise Instructor & Personal Trainer will provide a professional level of guided instruction to the participants/clients. They will also play a role in the maintenance capacity of the facility making sure that equipment is being properly used, cleaned and maintained at all times. The Instructor/Trainer is responsible for the supervision and operation of the class, its participants, and clients. Additionally, all employees are required to provide a welcoming, inclusive, safe, clean and enjoyable, service oriented environment for participants at all times.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Provide a welcoming and safe fitness experience.</p> </li><li> <p>Conduct classes/sessions for participants following protocols as accepted and provided by the Wellness Center and industry standards for a great class/session experience.</p> </li></ol> <p>a. Proper warm up, class routine/session workout, including a cool down/stretch period.</p> <p>b. Accompany your class with appropriate music.</p> <p>c. Instruct/Train within your knowledge and expertise.</p> <p>d. Be aware or participant/client safety during class/session time(s).</p> <ol start="3"> <li> <p>Responsible for the appropriate exercise room setup and break down when applicable.</p> </li><li> <p>Manage checking in class participants or clients when necessary.</p> </li><li> <p>Responsible for the appropriate use of sound system when applicable.</p> </li><li> <p>Report any safety or equipment maintenance issues.</p> </li><li> <p>Adhere to all Wellness Center and departmental policies and procedures.</p> </li><li> <p>Performs other duties as assigned.</p> </li></ol> <p>Requirements: Required Qualifications:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Appropriate group fitness/personal training experience related to desired format.</p> </li><li> <p>Current CPR/AED certification.</p> </li><li> <p>Primary Group Fitness/Personal Training Certification from ACSM, ACE, AFAA, NETA or NASM preferred or other nationally recognized and accredited organization</p> </li></ol> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Excellent oral and written communication skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of all Wellness Center policies.</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent communication and customer service skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Understanding of best customer service practice</p> </li></ol> <p>Additional Information: Worcester State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which seeks to reflect the diversity of its community.</p> <p>This is a part-time, non-benefited, hourly position.</p> <p>Application Instructions: Applicants must apply online at worcester.interviewexchange.com. A representative from the department will contact individuals for interviews.</p>