Bodywise Specialist

Description

Number of Vacancies: 2

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public

Employment Status: Part-Time, Temporary (less than 30 hours)

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/6

Salary Range: $10,640

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

Bodywise is a grant funded University of the District of Columbia program. The objective of the program is to promote health, wellness and fitness to the seniors 60 years old and above in the District of Columbia. The incumbent serves as Certified Exercise Instructor for the grant funded position to ensure that the program goals, policies, procedures, and requirements are met successfully. The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Project Specialist for the Institute of Gerontology, within the College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES), University of the District of Columbia.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Instructs groups of seniors in exercise and health promotion activities.
• Demonstrates techniques and methods during class. Observes participants and informs them of corrective measures necessary to improve their skills.
• Communicates clearly to participants the importance of exercise activities
• Maintains equipment inventories and selects, stores, and issues equipment as needed.
• Explains and enforces safety rules and regulations governing recreational facilities, and the use of exercise equipment.
• Monitors participant's physical attributes and social skills.
• Plans routines, chooses appropriate music, and chooses different movements for various muscle groups, depending on participants' capabilities and limitations.
• Meets all classes as scheduled for the full class period, verifies class rosters, prepares weekly reports & timesheets and other assignments, maintains proper attendance, turns in all required attendance reports and timesheets at the end of each week, and attends staff meetings.
• Maintains cooperative working relations with community services agencies and organizations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• A combination of education and professional experience suitable to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Current First-Aid, CPR and fitness/exercise instructor or equivalent certifications
• Background in exercise education or related area required
• Experience as a Certified Exercise Instructor for seniors is highly desirable as well as a commitment to enhancing the lives of seniors in DC
• Experience in health promotion and teaching one or more of the following exercise activities: water aerobics, chair/movement, walk & stretch, yoga and low-impact aerobics classes for seniors

Information to Applicant

Condition of Employment: This is a sponsored program appointment. The duration of this appointment is subject to grant fund availability.

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for annual (vacation) and sick leave only on a pro-rated basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B).

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

B ackground Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a 'satisfactory background investigation' is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources only.

Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .