About this role
About the Role The Student Instructor for Sports and Wellness teaches classes at UIW's Sports and Wellness facilities, including water aerobics, group aerobics, group swim lessons, and individual swim lessons. This is a student position open to current UIW students and reports to the Assistant Director of Sports and Wellness.
What You'll Do
- Teach classes to students of all abilities and perform related administrative duties.
- Conduct classes for students, faculty, staff, community members, and Collegiate Club Sport Athletes.
- Complete daily walkthroughs of the facility.
- Inform administration of issues and ensure the aerobic equipment is functional and up to standards.
- Keep up with current trends and standards in their field of instruction.
- Understand and represent the mission and vision of UIW and UIWSports and Wellness.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
- Current UIW student.
- Two (2) or more years’ experience teaching in their specialty/certification in an exercise environment.
- Certification in instruction by a nationally recognized organization; CPR and First Aid Certification.
- Ability to instruct students, faculty, and staff; customer relations, communication, and interpersonal skills; effective instruction techniques; thorough knowledge of the field including strategies, techniques, and progression.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
- Adherence to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
- Availability to work on weekends and evenings; ability to cover special events, holidays and school breaks as required.
- Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $20 per hour; limited hours.
- Number of Vacancies: 8.
- Work hours: weekends and evenings; coverage of special events, holidays and school breaks as required by the Assistant Director of Sports and Wellness.