Group Exercise Instructor

The Division of Athletics and Recreation at Brown University is seeking qualified applicants for the Group Exercise Instructor position. Acting under direct supervision of the Fitness and Wellness Manager, the Group Exercise Instructor will provide excellent instruction in a variety of health/fitness formats including but not limited to Pilates, Barre, mind/body style classes, and breathwork classes.

The position will promote the Division’s mission to advance healthy lifestyle choices through participation opportunities, educational experiences and supportive services. The Group Exercise Instructor will serve as a fitness resource for program participants and all Recreation members to encourage continued class attendance and involvement in Group Fitness Program.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent instruction in a variety of health/fitness formats including but not limited to Pilates, Barre, mind/body style classes, and breathwork classes; Promote the Division’s mission to advance healthy lifestyle choices through participation opportunities, educational experiences and supportive services; Serve as a fitness resource for program participants and all Recreation members to encourage continued class attendance and involvement in Group Fitness Program; Develop positive relationships with program participants by teaching variety of challenging and motivating group fitness formats; Enforce policy and procedure of Dance Studios, Nelson Fitness Center and Group Fitness Program; Create safe and effective program design; Organize studio after each Group Exercise class; Promote Brown Group Fitness promotions, programs, services, and special events; Motivate Recreation members to continue involvement with programs and services

Requirements

Minimum of one fitness instructor certification(s) through ACSM, ACE, AFAA, NASM, NSCA, 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) or similar 200-Hour Yoga Certification through an accredited institution, IBBFA or similar Barre certification through an accredited institution, Spinning® by Mad Dogg Athletics or similar certification through an accredited institution; Satisfactory interview/audition demonstrating appropriate safety cues, modifications, progressions, and outstanding presentation skills; First Aid, CPR and AED Certification (or training/certification course on-site); Will be required to work nights/weekends and sub if needed; Must maintain active certifications throughout employment; Demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; comply with all NCAA, Ivy League rules and regulations; report any rules violations to the compliance office and appropriate parties

Nice to have

One to two years of relevant experience teaching group fitness or small-group training preferred