Group Fitness Instructor (Pool) at Hobart and… · Geneva

Group Fitness Instructors & Personal Trainers play a vital role in helping HWS Recreation to achieve its mission. Individuals filling this role are responsible for enhancing and sustaining the quality of the department’s group fitness program and promoting physical well-being of our students, employees, & external members.

Responsibilities

• Foster a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
• Engage in active listening and model relationship-building skills in all interactions with students, employees, & external members.
• Develop and prepare routines. Provide appropriate music for classes.
• Demonstrate and educate participants on proper form, exercise modifications, perceived levels of exertion, warm-up/cool-down, and recovery.
• Assist in the upkeep, cleanliness, and organization of fitness equipment & spaces.
• Maintain & accrue all necessary continuing education credits (CEC's or CEU's).
• Buying in to the HWS Recreation culture; promoting department’s mission, vison, & values.
• Assist in implementing HWS Recreation’s health & safety policies and procedures.
• Assist with additional department programs & services.
• Attend all required group fitness instructor trainings & workshops.
• Demonstrate knowledge for the Colleges’ educational philosophy and mission.
• Demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to unique social, cultural, and economic circumstances.
• Performs other related duties as required.

This is a part time, hourly, non-benefits-eligible, administrative position. Work hours vary and will fluctuate with the academic calendar. This position description is not all-inclusive as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned. Flexibility to work nights and weekends. Hourly rate: $32/hr

Qualifications

• Hold a current national fitness certification (NASM/AFAA, ACSM, ACE, NETA or equivalent)
• Certifications of “micro” areas of expertise (CrossFit, Barre, Zumba, Yoga, etc.)
• At least one year of experience teaching group fitness classes (preferred).
• Flexibility to be committed to teaching a minimum of 2- 45 minute to 1-hour sessions per week.
• Areas of strength in communication, coaching/mentoring, and planning/organization.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Willingness to grow & develop as an instructor.

Application instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume and the names with contact information of at least three (3) professional references to our application service, Interfolio (utilizing the Apply link on the right). Background check required.

If you have a question or need help on uploading your application materials, please contact Interfolio's support team at help@interfolio.com or call 1-877-997-8807 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. through 6 p.m., EST, Monday through Friday.

About HWS

A liberal arts and sciences institution, Hobart and William Smith is known for consistent success in preparing students for meaningful lives and fulfilling careers through an outcomes-based focus on their futures. Our nationally ranked faculty are accessible teachers and scholars known for the impact of their research and distinguished by the depth of their mentorship. World challenges are studied in the classroom where critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills are honed. In the field, knowledge turns into discovery. In office hours, plans are carefully crafted to tie interests and talents to an academic path that motivates beyond graduation.

Our location in the heart of the Finger Lakes allows faculty, staff and students to live and work collaboratively on the banks of a resource-rich lake. Student-athletes play for 30 varsity teams boasting 24 national titles, including the 2023 and 2024 NCAA DIII Men’s Ice Hockey Championships. With three graduate programs, students can build on their undergraduate degree with a Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership, Master of Arts in Teaching, or a Master of Science in Management. Together, the experiences and mentorship at HWS prepare students to lead lives of consequence.

Equal opportunity

The Colleges are an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment in their programs and activities against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, caregiver status, military status, including past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, social class, or any other category or characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team at HR@hws.edu or 315-781-3312.