Student Assistant Specialist - Narwhal Fitness Instructor (OCSE)

The Office of Student Engagement oversees community building programs, and seeks a student worker to support programming for commuter students. This position reports to the Associate Director for Recreation & Commuter Engagement. The New School was founded by forward-thinking educators in 1919 to defy the intellectual constraints of a traditional college education. Reporting to the Associate Director of Recreation, & Commuter Engagement, the Fitness Instructor will be responsible for leading fitness classes, creating content for social media accounts, and acting as the point-person for inquiries and class sign ups. RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as a student fitness instructor during a TNS fitness class. Create content for the Commuter Group’s NarwhalNation and Instagram pages. Reply to student inquiries related to the fitness class in question. Lead events in question with a fitness course/lesson plan. Support students in signing up for the class. Take class attendance per session. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Currently enrolled New School student Demonstrated commitment to community building and teamwork Reliable, organized, and communicative Past fitness experience Ability to lead fitness sessions Able to manage a hybrid schedule with majority in-person hours PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Prior experience/certification working as a fitness instructor is preferred. WORK MODE Hybrid/Split - Employees hired for this position have regularly scheduled, consistent percentage of time on campus (ex 1-4x/week) and also work some of the time remotely. #LI-DNI HOURLY RATE : $19 - $21 / hour We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce. ​ SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS * ( if applicable) Questions can be emailed to but applications must be submitted through the New School WorkDay Jobs Portal for an interview to be scheduled. Responsibilities: The Fitness Instructor will be responsible for leading fitness classes, creating content for social media accounts, and acting as the point-person for inquiries and class sign ups. We look forward to receiving your application!