Fitness Wellness
The Fitness/Wellness program provides safe and effective exercise
opportunities to promote healthy lifestyles within the I.U. community.
Both the Fitness Activity Sessions (i.e. group exercise sessions) and the
Fitness Training services (i.e. use of both the SRSC and HPER strength
and conditioning areas) are a part of this program. A total of over 90
different group exercise sessions are scheduled at both the HPER and SRSC
on a weekly basis. The Strength and Conditioning areas are open for a
total of 17 hours per day for informal use. In addition, the
Fitness/Wellness program offers fitness consultations, assessments,
wellness education, and personal training.
Employment Opportunities:
Group Exercise Leader
General Information: The IU Group Exercise Leader leads
participants of the IU Fitness/Wellness program through safe and
effective exercise
sessions designed to focus mainly on the Indiana University student
population. Fitness sessions are held in both the SRSC and HPER
facilities and several satellite facilities. This position reports to the
Assistant Director of Fitness/Wellness.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Lead participants of the IU Fitness/Wellness program through safe and
effective exercise sessions.
- Prepare for fitness sessions by designing a safe, effective, and
well-balanced format of movement that is appropriate for the level of
the session lead.
- Select and use music that is of high quality and is the
appropriate pace (bpm) for the session lead.
- Attend all scheduled staff meetings, in-service trainings and
scheduled individual training sessions.
- Record and turn in payroll sheets to the IU Fitness/Wellness Graduate
Assistant on a bi-weekly basis.
- Arrive at the fitness session 10-15 minutes prior to start and be
available at the end of the session to answer particpants questions or
help with equipment as needed.
- Start and end each on time.
- Conduct session within the policies and procedures of the Division
of Recreational Sports.
- Report to and communicate with the Assistant Director of
Fitness/Wellness on an on-going basis.
- Maintain on-going communication by checking e-mail messages (3x per
week), mailbox contents (2x per week) and bulletin board contents.
Qualifications: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Preventing Disease
Transmission, and Safety in the Workplace certification is
required. Prior experience in group fitness leadership is preferred.
American Council on Exercise or American College of Sports Medicine,
and/or National Strength & Conditioning Association certification and/or
completion of the P217 Methods of Exercise Leadership is required within
6 months of hire date.
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Strength and Conditioning Consultant
General Information: The Strength and Conditioning Consultant is
responsible for ensuring the safety of participants utilizing the
strength and
conditioning areas in both the SRSC and HPER facilities. Duties
include:
familiarizing/educating participants with the necessary knowledge for
appropriately using the facility equipment, providing feedback to
participants,
encouraging participation in the incentive program to encourage
adherence,
and providing basic maintenance and upkeep of the strength and
conditioning
area. This position reports to the Assistant Director, Fitness Training.
Qualifications: CPR, Disease Transmission and Prevention, and
Standard
First Aid certification offered by the Division (once employed) and are
required prior to beginning work. ACE Personal Training Certification
and/or
completion of an academic Strength & Conditioning course is recommended.
Regular Duties:
- Provide excellent customer service through: interacting with
participants, promoting the AMP incentive programs, getting participant
feedback, and always being visible while working shifts. Walk around the
facility so participants have access to you. Look out for participants
who need assistance on equipment or education on proper technique. Feel
comfortable approaching participants and assisting them. Complete the
consultant daily log and inspection sheets at the completion of each
shift.
- Remain within 100% compliance with my SFA, CPR, and PDT
certifications (you will not be scheduled if certifications expire).
- Complete and initial checklists and equipment inspections, report any
out of order equipment or equipment cleaning concerns on Recnet. Tend to
any accidents or incidents, record any and all information that is
important, and take headcounts every half hour and document them properly.
- Help participants through inquiring about music preference and
volume, T.V. programming, spotting, and form corrections. Check IDs and
greet participants at the HPER.
- Participate in periodic written and practical assessments to
determine if consultants know the basics of equipment operation, exercise
technique, safety procedures, and relational service. Consultants must
successfully complete all assessments to continue employment in the
Fitness/Wellness program.
- Arrive on time, work your entire shift, make sure there is always a
consultant/s on the floor before you leave and attend all mandatory
meeting and training sessions.
- Every consultant must work one holiday during the year (i.e. Spring
Break, Christmas Break, Thanksgiving Break).
- If you are sick you must call the Graduate Assistant or Assistant
Director of Fitness Training at least 12 hours in advance and find a
substitution for your shift. If you are unable to attend your shift or
cover your shift you must provide a signed doctors notice explaining your
absence.
- Enter all substitution shifts on the substitution system and call
all other consultants on the phone list. Contact the Graduate Assistant
or Assistant Director of Fitness Training at least 12 hours before your
shift if you are unable to find a shift substitution.
- Participate in a mandatory 6-week training and pass the written
examination with 80% or above.
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Personal Trainer
General Information: The responsibility of a Personal Trainer with
the
Division of Recreational Sports Fitness/Wellness program is to provide a
comprehensive one-on-one educational fitness program. Promoting lifelong
adherence to a health and fitness program through realistic goal setting
and education is the purpose of the Personal Training program. A major
goal is to produce independent exercisers by providing them in-depth
information on equipment usage, lifestyle management, and ultimately, how
to design their own personal fitness program. The major aspects of the
personal training program include:
- Personal attention during all sessions
- Monitoring progress via fitness assessments and program tracking
- Access to all resources within the Division of Recreational Sports
- Appropriate program design which assists clients in reaching their goals
Specific Responsibilities:
- Each trainer is responsible for client tracking paperwork.
- Attend all in-service trainings and meetings.
- Accurately record client training sessions for payment purposes.
- Communicate client program progress and/or problems with the
Fitness/Wellness Program Director and/or the Personal Training Program
Assistant.
- Take pride in each and every client, assisting him or her in every
way possible.
- Conduct personal training sessions within the policies and guidelines
established by the Division.
- Be punctual and conduct yourself in a professional manner.
- Seek client feedback continuously.
- Check email at least twice daily for assignment of new clients &
contact him or her within two business days of assignment.
- Successfully complete and update CPR, SFA and PDT training.
- Maintain certification through on-going continuing education.
Periodic Duties:
- Review risk management and emergency procedures established by the
Division.
- Participate in training of Strength & Conditioning Consultants.
- Represent the Fitness/Wellness program and the Division on an
as-needed basis.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Fitness/Wellness Program
Director.
Qualifications:
All trainers possess at least a bachelor's degree in a health-related
field or national certification. Trainers without either must acquire a
certification within six months of their hire date. Dependent upon
experience, some candidates may also need to successfully complete a
practical exam with the Fitness/Wellness Program Director and Assistant
Directors. Certification will be from one of three organizations - ACE,
ACSM, or NSCA.
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