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Glendale Career College is seeking qualified Professional Fitness Instructor (PFT) to teach our Fitness Training Program.
 
We are looking for an enthusiastic, professional, motivated, experienced individual who enjoys teaching, and understands the basic teaching needs and teaching skills, and knowledge regarding the fitness industry. This is a Part time position.
 
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The College’s everyday mission is to train students in short term programs for gainful employment.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Teaches and implements the objectives of the curriculum, as assigned by, and under the direction and supervision of the Campus Director and the PFT program chairperson.
• Prepares, administers, grades, and records formative and summative written and practical examinations during course of study.
• Discusses with students their concerns and/or problems directly or indirectly related to learning experience and the achievement of satisfactory academic progress.
• Plans and assigns student activities in the classroom and/or clinical settings in order to attain the breadth and depth of the program objectives and outcomes.
• Maintains records of student progress and performance, attendance and grades.
  Provides a professional role model for students.
• Participates in the selection and preparation of instructional materials.
• Devises written lesson plans and implements them through lecture, demonstration, discussion, etc.
• Provides a copy of all lesson plans to the Campus Director and the PFT program chairperson.
• Is instrumental in identifying individual and collective learning needs of assigned students, being cognizant of the physical, mental, and emotional status of the learners.
• Is responsible to assist the student to develop an understanding of values, attitudes, and ideals appropriate to the health and fitness profession.
• Participates in regularly scheduled campus activities and meetings.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Able to interact effectively and professionally with students, staff, faculty, and external customers of the College including Advisory Board members clinical and externship and other off campus sites.
• Demonstrated exceptional customer focused skills. Ability to address student needs and resolve issues with diplomacy and tact. Commitment to the success of the students and the College.
• Exhibits exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Interpersonal skills including questioning, listening and showing concern and respect for others.
• Solid writing skills to communicate effectively in memos, letters, and via email.
• Excellent verbal communication skills including ability to project voice and be clearly understood when speaking in front of a group.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Possesses a high degree of integrity and commitment to comply with policies, regulations, and codes of conduct governing all aspects of job responsibilities.
• Demonstrated computer literacy skills including working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrates integrity and progressive self-improvement.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma
• BS/BA in Exercise Science or other health related field preferred
• Current Personal Training certification
• CPR/AED certified (Current)
• 3 years in the field as a Certified Personal Trainer