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Job Description
Department: Student Life
Reports to: Director-Student Life
Attention: (The selected candidate for this position must obtain the current employer acceptance to issue a temporary work permit on AUK during the agreement period)
Scope and Purpose:
AUK is seeking a dedicated Part-time Male Gym Instructor to perform the following tasks:
- Assist clients/customers in doing exercises using gym equipment.
- Give further instruction to clients with respect to general physical exercise and how to maintain physical fitness.
- Promote and give wellness advice with regard to specific exercises.
- Give general nutrition information.
- Maintain and ensure the integrity of gym equipment to help prevent accidents.
- Maintain the cleanliness in the gym.
- Performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must have a coaching license or have graduated with a bachelor's in physical education.
- First Aid and CPR Training and/or Certification.
- A graduate of any 2-year vocational course is also welcome but must have experience working as a gym instructor.
- Ideally 1-3 years of experience working in a gym, fitness or wellness center.
- First Aid and CPR Training and/or Certification.
- Must be physically fit.
- Must possess a wide knowledge of Physical Education and Therapy.
- Must know different physical exercises as well as body building theory and technique.
- Must have knowledge in preparing effective exercises according to client’s requirements and physical/health status.
- Must have knowledge of nutrition and be able to give advice on proper diet.
- Must possess knowledge of human anatomy, particularly the muscular system.
- Must have experience and knowledge in using light and heavy gym equipment.
- Must be willing to do personal training.
Job Details
Job Title
Part-time Male Gym Instructor
Job Country
Kuwait
Job City
Hawali
Job Role
Other
Employment Status
Part time
Employment Type
Part-time staff
Preferred Candidate
Career Level
Entry Level
Residence Location
Kuwait
Careers at American University of Kuwait
The American University of Kuwait (AUK) is an independent, private, equal opportunity, and coeducational liberal arts institution of higher education. The educational, cultural, and administrative structure, methods and standards of AUK are based on the American model of higher learning. The language of instruction is English.
Established by Amiri Decree 139 in 2003, AUK received its Institutional Accreditation from the Private Universities Council (PUC) – Ministry of Higher Education in the State of Kuwait, as of February 1, 2006.
AUK offers students a quality education based on an American college model. The faculty, administration, and staff work hard to create a caring environment where every aspect of the student’s development gets attention and support. The course of study is designed to prepare students for the contemporary world where critical thinking, communication skills, and life-long learning have become imperative. The Liberal Arts education system aims not only to guide the students to fulfill their educational goals, but to also instill effective critical thinking skills that they can apply in their future careers in the fields of their choice.
The AUK faculty is comprised of a highly qualified group of international academics experienced in the American style of higher education. There are over 123 faculty members at AUK, 92 percent of whom have earned PhDs or terminal degrees. With most class sizes ranging from 17 to 24 students, developing bonds between students and professors is easy.
During their academic career at AUK, our students will be trained to improve their academic skills, time management skills, and learn stress reduction techniques. Our students will also find opportunities to gain professional experiences through our student employment program and internships, develop their creative talents and maintain their personal health and fitness through our extracurricular activities, and learn to become involved members of the community.