Exercise Instructor

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is hiring for the per diem position of Exercise Instructor!

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Exercise Instructor supports the Health and Wellness program by providing exercise instruction to students, staff, faculty, and outside community members, and providing general assistance to the Wellness department.

POSITION DUTIES:

Provides exercise instruction by:

• Designing, executing, and leading group classes in a positive, energetic way that enhances an individual's overall wellness
• Providing effective workouts that are fun and challenging for all levels of fitness
• Giving appropriate progressions and modifications
• Providing positive motivation and confidence in coaching individuals
• Managing time effectively
• Ensuring a clean, friendly and welcoming class atmosphere

Provides general assistance by:

• Tracking participation by having participants sign in and sign a waiver at the beginning of each class
• Preparing rooms with equipment before class
• Sanitizing and putting away equipment at the end of class
• Providing appropriate music
• Reporting any equipment that is damaged or missing

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current nationally recognized Group Fitness Certification (i.e. SilverSneakers, Aqua Fitness, Spin, Yoga, etc.) or specialty class certification or license
• Must be able to maintain applicable Group Fitness certification/licensure
• Current CPR/AED certification (no online CPR/AED certification accepted)
• Must be able to maintain CPR/AED certification
• Degree, or currently working towards your degree, in health, exercise science, recreation or a physical activity related field

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Must have knowledge of general fitness principles
• Must have knowledge and experience in teaching designated exercise class
• Strong communication and organizational skills to effectively communicate and interact with all levels and functions within the organization
• Strong customer service skills
• Detail oriented and able to provide clear instructions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
• Tolerates work related stress effectively and maintains self-control/professionalism

Required trainings to be completed (upon hire)

• Bloodborne Pathogen & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Hazard Communication & The Global Harmonizing System

About Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912, Saint Joseph's College is Maine's only Catholic college. Located on the shores of Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine, the 460-acre campus offers 46 undergraduate programs and a Division III athletic program to approximately 800 on-campus students. In addition to its on-campus offerings, Saint Joseph's College provides certificates, undergraduate, and advanced degrees to approximately 1,200 working adults residing throughout the United States and in more than 20 other countries through its online learning program.

Saint Joseph's College of Maine seeks to attract, retain, and develop personnel who support its mission and are committed to nurturing highly competent and deeply compassionate leaders ready to serve in a vulnerable world. Inspired by the life and vision of Catherine McAuley, it welcomes persons from all backgrounds as part of its community which is guided by the following values:

• to seek and embrace truth and wisdom wherever it may be found;

• to combine faith with reason in the pursuit of academic excellence;

• to commit ourselves to honesty in all relations with each other;

• to welcome the perspectives, cultures, and abilities of all people of good will, especially the disenfranchised;

• to value and respect the contribution of each member of the community;

• to reach out beyond the College's boundaries to serve the needs of others with compassion and mercy;

• to address instances of injustice that impact people and the earth in solidarity with those we serve and from a position of informed advocacy.

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing an inclusive work environment that supports a diverse faculty and staff. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture, Afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, genetic information, military status, sex or gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disabilities, familial status, protected whistleblower activity, previous assertion of workers' compensation claim, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees wishing to report sex-based discrimination, harassment, or misconduct should contact the Title IX Office (titleIX@sjcme.edu, 207-893-6606, 115A Heffernan Center).

In order to be considered for the position, submit an application and resume electronically by clicking on "Apply." Be sure to also read and sign the Pre-Employment Statement. Offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check. Specific questions may be emailed to: sjcemployment@sjcme.edu or call 207-893-7757.