Associate Instructor - Hourly

University of Utah   Salt Lake City, UT   Full-time     Education
Posted on April 4, 2024
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Details

Open Date

Requisition Number

PRN13795N

Job Title

Associate Instructor - Hourly

Working Title

Fitness class instructor - various specialties

Job Grade

A00

FLSA Code

Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

No

Type

Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary?

Standard Hours per Week

1-19 (as needed)

Full Time or Part Time?

Part Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule Summary

M-F/9-5 with flexibility

Is this a work study job?

No

VP Area

U of U Health - Academics

Department

01620 - Chief Wellness Office

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

$18.25 - $35.00 (DOE)

Close Date

Job Summary

Please Note: This position will remain open as we hire on an as needed basis. In general, we hire before the beginning of new semesters, but occasionally, mid-semester positions open up.

Wellness and Integrative Health at University of Utah Health seeks an Associate Instructor to teach fitness classes for a variety of wellness initiatives. This Associate Instructor will primarily teach U employee fitness classes through PEAK Health and fitness, but will also have ample opportunity to assist in movement breaks, health fairs, and other one-off fitness class offerings.

Requires relationship-building and effective communication skills. Demonstrated strong understanding of health and wellness. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. CPR Certification required.

Responsibilities
  • Designs and implements evidence-based fitness programming for U of U employee fitness classes.
  • Evaluates program effectiveness.
  • Supervises and evaluates students and trainees as needed.
  • Enthusiastically participates in other Wellness and Integrative Health initiatives surrounding fitness.
  • Serves as a professional representative of Wellness and Integrative Health to both internal and external clients and patients.
Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in a health-related field. Demonstrated relationship-building and effective communication skills also required. Demonstrated strong understanding of health and wellness. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences
  • Specific health and fitness certification required, i.e. ACSM, NSCA, YTT
  • Bachelor's degree in a health-related field or equivalency.
  • One to three years' experience in fitness class instruction.
  • Experience working with a wide variety of individuals, including those with chronic disease or orthopedic complications.
Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
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    Applicant Documents
    Required Documents
    1. Resume
    Optional Documents
    1. Cover Letter
    2. Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
    3. Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission

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