Associate Instructor - Hourly

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 14,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City seeks an Associate Instructor to lead health and fitness programs through PEAK Health and Fitness, with opportunities to contribute to other wellness initiatives.

Responsibilities include teaching group fitness classes, conducting health assessments, providing personal training, offering wellness consultations, and supporting events such as movement breaks and health fairs. CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a health-related field, or current enrollment in a related bachelor's degree program.
• Demonstrated relationship-building and effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of health and wellness.
• Ability to perform essential job functions as outlined.

Responsibilities

• Teach group fitness classes.
• Conduct health and fitness assessments.
• Provide personal training services.
• Offer individual wellness consultations.
• Support wellness events, including movement breaks and health fairs.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Health and wellness knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in health-related field

Enrollment in related bachelor's degree program

Job description

Job Summary

Wellness and Integrative Health at University of Utah Health is seeking an Associate Instructor to lead health and fitness programs as part of various wellness initiatives. A primary responsibility of this role is to teach U employee health and wellness classes through PEAK Health and Fitness. Additionally, the Associate Instructor will have opportunities to contribute to other wellness initiatives.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Teach group fitness classes.
• Conduct health and fitness assessments.
• Provide personal training services.
• Offer individual wellness consultations.
• Support wellness events, including movement breaks and health fairs.

This role requires strong relationship-building and communication skills, along with a demonstrated understanding of health and wellness principles. Applicants must show the ability to perform essential job functions as outlined. CPR certification is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a health-related field, or current enrollment in a related bachelor's degree program.
• Demonstrated relationship-building and effective communication skills also required.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of health and wellness.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

• Specific health and fitness certification required, i.e. ACSM, NSCA, YTT
• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field or equivalency.
• One to three years' experience in fitness class instruction.
• Experience working with a wide variety of individuals, including those with chronic disease or orthopedic complications.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN17516N

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Work Schedule Summary

Department: 01620 - Chief Wellness Office

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $10 - $40

Close Date: 01/02/2027