EARLY MORNING FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

Salary:

$35.00 HOURLY
Fixed

Job Summary:

Position Overview:

This position will be responsible for preparing and teaching an exercise program for active senior women ages 40-85+ at the Lathrop Hall for 5-7 hours a week. The program meets 6:40-7:40 am M-F for dance aerobics, strength, and flexibility classes.

Program Information:

This is a comprehensive program with emphasis on moving the body to maintain and increase strength, flexibility, core strength, and cardiovascular fitness.

The class builds on cardio-vascular fitness, strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, and core strength.

Aerobic dance classes are choreographed and focus on cardio-vascular fitness, coordination, and breath control. Conditioning classes focus on strength training, flexibility, core strength, breath control, and balance.

Responsibilities:

Assists with the administration and operation of a recreation, sports or intramural program. Coordinates logistics and may have administrative oversight for one or more programs. Communicates with students and or staff policies and programs, and may assist with marketing and programming.

• 20% Helps with marketing, programming, and publicity for student or other constituent groups
• 20% Maintains and manages program equipment and supplies
• 20% Generates sponsorship for events
• 20% Assists in the development of program policies, guidelines, and procedures
• 20% Instruct members and lead aerobic dance and conditioning class

Tasks:

• Prepare class and develop class choreography
• Instruct members in strength, flexibility, balance, and breath control
• Role model correct posture, steps, forms, and choreography
• Provide feedback to members concerning posture, steps, form, and choreography
• Ensure new members are welcome and receive additional support with class activities
• Set up equipment
• Check equipment for proper functioning
• Ensure equipment is stored properly after class
• Recruit and mentor assistants to help deliver the class and ensure safety.

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Education:

Required
H.S. Diploma

Qualifications:

Group Fitness teaching experience is required.

COVID-19 Considerations:

UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086 . Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended based on need and/or funding.


How to Apply:

To apply for this position, you will need to upload a cover letter and a resume. You will also be asked to provide professional references.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is June 1, 2022, however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Contact:

Farah Ali
fzali@wisc.edu
608-262-1769
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

Recreation Program Specialist(AE041)

Department(s):

A801200-RECREATION & WELLBEING/FITNESS

Employment Class:

Temporary Employment

Job Number:

258682-CL



The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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Applications Open: May 18 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: