Associate Instructor - Hourly

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health’s Wellness and Integrative Health team is seeking an Associate Instructor to lead health and fitness programs and teach U employee health classes through PEAK Health and Fitness. The role offers opportunities to contribute to other wellness initiatives and events.

The position emphasizes strong relationship-building and communication skills, with CPR certification required and a commitment to improving access to health and wellness for university staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field or current enrollment in a related program.
• Demonstrated relationship-building and effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of health and wellness concepts.
• 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 such as movement breaks and health fairs.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication skills

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health-related field

Enrollment in related bachelor’s degree program

Job description

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

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 Summary

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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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