Location: Bowling Green, KY Category: Staff Posted On: Wed Dec 11 2024 Job Description: This position will work one on one, with multiple clients, or in a group fitness setting either in the Preston Health & Activity Center Fitness Center, Health & Fitness Lab, or Dance Studio. The main focus of the Fitness instructor is to lead clients and participants in a safe, effective, and engaging exercise routine. When leading small group or personal training sessions, the Fitness Instructor is to set up realistic short term and long term goals and create an appropriate exercise program. They will work with clients in training sessions with the purpose of helping them achieve improvement in cardiovascular endurance, strength and flexibility; as well as to monitor and record progress. During group fitness classes, the Fitness Instructor is to demonstrate proper form, give safety cues, and communicate effectively with participants. Job Requirements: + Possess a National Certification through an accredited recognized professional organization devoted to fitness and related areas, such as ACSM, ACE, AFAA, NSCA, CSCS or obtain within 60 days of hire + Experience taking or leading personal training or group fitness classes + Interpersonal and communication skills + Ability to obtain CPR/AED and First Aid Certification within 30 days of hire + HS Diploma or GED Additional Information: Hourly Rate: $16.00 Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment. Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices. Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website. Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.