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POSITION PURPOSE

UW Recreation is a department within the Division of Student Life. We provide safe, accessible, and dynamic recreation experiences to engage students in growth and wellbeing. UW Recreation serves over one million students, faculty, and staff each academic year through informal and formal recreation, including fitness and sports classes, intramural and club sports, outdoor education, mindfulness programs, and more.

Diversity Statement

At the University of Washington, diversity is integral to excellence. We value and honor diverse experiences and perspectives, strive to create welcoming and respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity and justice for all.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Fitness and Wellness Manager, Group Fitness Instructors are responsible for teaching specialized classes such as dance, cardio, and/or strength and conditioning classes. Examples of duties include:

Developing and implementing lessons plans that are in accordance with their training,

Providing customer service

Managing risk

Responding to emergency situations.

Group Fitness Instructor I must have been teaching between 0-3 years.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Certification in applicable area required (i.e. ACE Group Fitness, Schwinn Cycling, TRX, etc.). Education can substitute for certification (i.e. Dance major)

Zero to three years of group fitness instruction experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIRMENTS

Successful completion of format specific audition

Earn and maintain certification in First Aid, CPR, & AED

Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your "My Jobs" page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.