Teaching Assistant for GKIN 100

Practicum Opportunity

Teaching Assistant for GKIN 100

Position Responsibilities:

Assisting with the following fitness assessments:  
1-repitition maximum for arm press and leg press
Curl-ups and sit ups
Sit-and-reach
BIA and waist-to-hip ratio

Assisting primary instructor with physical activity instruction (ie: correcting technique)
Leading small group activities such as resistance balls, medicine balls, resistance bands, BoSU, Body Bars, indoor cycle, yoga, stretching.

Other activities depending on applicant experience/forte.

Requirements:

Group Exercise or Personal Training certification or completion of KIN 199.
Ability to arrive to class 5-10 minutes early
Ability to teach groups of up to students a variety of activities
Well organized
Self-motivated

This opportunity can be completed for academic credit. For more information, or to apply send resume and cover letter to Jana Walters, walterjr@jmu.edu.