Department: Athletics and Recreation
Position: Group Fitness Instructor
Renumeration: $22.95 - $29.95 per hour based on experience
Reports to: Fitness, Dance, and Martial Arts Coordinator
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS AND RECREATION
Offering exceptional and diverse programming, the Department of Athletics and Recreation operates to enrich and enhance the on-campus student experience. Our primary goal is to promote wellness and inspire all Warriors to reach their full potential. Our program offerings include aquatics and first-aid, fitness and wellness classes, intramurals, instructional classes, strength and conditioning, and a variety of sport clubs. We have 32 varsity teams competing for provincial and national championships and we are one of the biggest employers of students on campus. We are fully committed to our students by providing exceptional recreational and wellness opportunities. For more information about Athletics and Recreation at the University of Waterloo visit. www.gowarriorsgo.ca.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Waterloo Warriors are looking for certified group fitness and yoga instructors to join our team! Instructors are responsible for leading high quality, fun, and dynamic classes for our drop-in Shoetag participants.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Approved Certification/License in the class style you would like to teach
- For Group Fitness, we currently recognize CanFitPro's Fitness Instructor Specialist (FIS) certification
- For Yoga, we currently recognize any RYTT200hr course as well as yoga or pilates exercise certifications in conjunction with relative experience
- For Cycle, we currently recognize Schwinn, CORE, and Reebok as our favoured certifications
- For any other style of class (Groove, Zumba, BollyX, Barre, etc) we require a certificate or license from the granting agency as well as description of the certification/licensing process.
- Standard First Aid with CPR, valid within the last 2 years.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Arrive 10 minutes before start of scheduled class
- Teach all assigned classes for the full length of the shoetag schedule (Jan, Feb, Mar)
- Hold all valid certifications and licenses for the duration of employment
- Adhere to all department and certification/license policies and procedures
- Promote positive messages and communications to participants on behalf of the department
Application Process: All interested applicants are encouraged to submit copies of all valid and relevant certifications and resume to Kaitlyn McDonell at kmcdonel@uwaterloo.ca.
