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Group Fitness Instructor - Duke Fitness Center - PRN

DUKE NON-HOSPITAL OPERATIONS PRN (Per Diem) Durham, North Carolina
Requisition Number: 229228
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Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

The Duke Health and Fitness Center is seeking a highly qualified group exercise instructor to join our team as a PRN employee, filling in for exercise classes as needed.  Group fitness instructors will lead safe and effective fitness classes for Duke Health and Fitness Center members and guests.  This position is responsible for providing group exercise fitness instruction in a variety of formats, including but not limited to dance fitness, drumming, strength, cycle, aqua, step and interval style workouts.  Candidates must be able to instruct multiple fitness levels and ensure the safety of all patrons in the class.  This person will enforce all policies pertaining to group exercise and be able to communicate these to a diverse group of patrons.  

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education:

N/A

Experience:

N/A

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:

Appropriate certification as determined by classes, i.e., NDEITA, ACE, or any current professional certification from a nationally recognized organization in the health/fitness industry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of general fitness principles, components of appropriate aerobic exercise session.

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