Req Id: 39072

Job Title: RecWell Group X Certified Instructor - Student Service

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

Job Title: Recreation and Wellness: Group Fitness Coordinator (Student Service)

Division: Student Life

Department: Recreation and Wellness

Compensation Hours/Week

$12.25/hour Weekly average, approximately 3-6 office hours per week

Required hours may include days, evenings, weekends, overnight hours and holidays

Employment Summary

The Division of Student Life is committed to making every experience at Purdue University a learning opportunity for students. Employment within our division provides you the opportunity to work with other great students and leaders. As part of your employment, we incorporate the Leadership and Professional Development Competencies and the Steps to Leaps Learning Pillars into your learning and performance management experience to ensure you are building the skills employers want. Purdue Student Life develops welcoming communities that engage and support students while enabling individuals to flourish on their unique and personal path.

Job Description

The primary role of the Group Fitness Coordinator position is to support the operation, marketing, and growth of Purdue Recreation & Wellness' Group Fitness and F45 programs. Coordinators provide leadership to instructors and coaches, assist with scheduling and event planning, and ensure safe, high-quality participant experiences. The goal of this position is to give students valuable real-world experience in a fitness environment. This position should work 3+ hours per week during the current semester. Those hours may be worked in any combination, at the discretion of the direct supervisor. The coordinator position must be reliable, organized, responsible, and flexible. They must also be ambitious, detail-oriented, creative, and driven.

Prerequisite(s)

The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in group fitness instruction.

Nationally accredited or specialty group fitness certification is required.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and minimum of one semester of college coursework successfully completed Must be actively enrolled at Purdue University or Purdue Global. Previous work experience within group fitness required. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written Flexible and dependable with a strong attention to detail Problem solving, logic and reasoning skills Customer service oriented Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines Ability to work independently and with a team Be timely and organized Position Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities Maintain high standard of cleanliness throughout the facility and studios. Maintain safety and risk management standards of the department Perform daily upkeep of supplies throughout the facility and studios. Exhibit friendliness, diplomacy, and tact in responding to customers Assist with class scheduling, team-teaching assignments, and instructor evaluations Track and report weekly class attendance in Group X Home and F45 Home within three days Handle emergency situations and prioritize responsibilities while continuing to provide the highest level of customer service Maintain confidentiality and exhibit professional conduct when handling sensitive information Serve and participate on committees within the division to provide feedback from a student lens Present ideas to division senior leadership as identified Responsible for all scheduled shifts (based on class/exam schedules for the semester) Must attend all scheduled staff meetings to gain and/or share pertinent information Attend and help execute special events (setup, active support, teardown. Support the ACE Group Fitness Instructor Prep Course, including Wednesday practice session. Serve as primary contact for instructors and coaches via GroupMe/text; respond promptly to staff communication Assist instructors in finding substitutes; teach classes if needed to avoid cancellations Develop and distribute promotional materials; support trainings and professional development Act as liaison between student staff and professional staff; stay informed on program offerings Other duties as assigned

Core Competencies

Transferable Skill Development:

Students employed in this role will develop and demonstrate a number of transferable skills essential for future employment success and be reviewed on these skills in their performance evaluation.

Communication (Verbal, Written, Non-Verbal, Listen & Observe, Summarize & Distill Information)

Demonstrate professional verbal communication in all interactions

Demonstrate enthusiasm; engage and connect with customers to promote excellent customer experience

Verbally communicates to staff on situations that may arise due to problems

Written communication to complete accurate food usage records and food temperatures according to established procedures

Ways of Thinking (Systems Thinking & Planning, Reflective & Analytical Reasoning, Idea Generation, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Ethics)

Utilize policies and knowledge to proactively make decisions and solve problems for area assigned

Develop new or novel ideas through critical thinking and creative processes that address issues and/or lead to change

Understand standards and expectations for personal and professional ethical behavior

Demonstrate knowledge of the position and operation

Collaboration (Organization Behavior & Teamwork, Appropriate & Productive Relationships, Helping Others & Working Together, Cultural Intelligence & Inclusion, Service & Social Responsibility)

Working together with co-workers and demonstrate flexibility in a fast-paced, team atmosphere

Establish productive relationships with customers and staff

Acknowledge and support customers and staff with unique needs and differing backgrounds

Work independently to complete responsibilities

Proactively and willingly acquires new skills, tasks, procedures and projects

Provide support to fellow team members

Self-Awareness (Self-Understanding, Continuous Learning, Initiative & Follow-Through, Personal Responsibility, Resiliency)

Demonstrate time management skills and attention to detail

Demonstrate initiative; Understand and respond to the various needs of customers and staff

Maintain positive attitude and enthusiasm in times of ambiguity and peak time of demand

Complete work independently in an efficient time manner

Demonstrate dependability and responsibility within operation

Demonstrate punctuality by always being on time to each shift

Employee Class

Student

Benefits Eligibility

NO