Community Fitness Instructor PRN - Campus

UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences seeks a part-time Community Fitness Instructor to implement fitness programming at its facilities. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to conduct aquatic and land-based fitness instruction. Join a collaborative team dedicated to enhancing the health of the community.

Benefits

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available

Educational discounts for staff and dependents

Up to 10% matched contribution to retirement

Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000

Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's in Exercise Science preferred.
• 1 year of experience in exercise instruction is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and maintains the group fitness program schedule.
• Assists with membership recruitment and manages fitness center database.
• Develops fitness and wellness lectures for members.

Skills

Aquatic instruction

Pool safety

Land-based instruction

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science

Appropriate National Fitness Certification

Job description

Community Fitness Instructor PRN - Campus

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Closing Date:

07/17/2025

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
  
  

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Department:

ICE | MUSL Fitness IOA

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

Come join our dynamic therapy, community fitness and sports performance family as a part-time community fitness instructor!

The Community Fitness Center Instructor implements best practice fitness programming for community fitness members based upon the needs of the members and community at large. Individualized fitness and aquatic training is encouraged in collaboration with the fitness manager to ensure optimal and safe exercise. The Community Fitness Center Instructor also demonstrates effective communication skills while maintaining positive working relationships with co-workers, fitness members, management team, and various internal/external stakeholders.

Skills include but are not limited to the following: aquatic instruction, aquatic equipment, pool safety and/or land-based instruction and gym equipment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science
• Appropriate National Fitness Certification
• 1 Year of Experience in exercise instruction
• Experience in aquatic exercise and instruction
• Specialty Exercise Certification(s)
  
  

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates group fitness program, including communications with instructors and members on schedule changes, substitute requirements, etc.
• Maintains monthly group fitness schedule and distributes appropriately to instructors and members
• Develops and present lectures on fitness and wellness related topics.
• Assists with fitness center membership recruitment efforts and fitness center membership database.
• Maintains supply records, monitors inventory and orders supplies as needed.
• Maintains activity database for wellness and fitness programs as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Salary Information:

$25/Hr

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [e-mail] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Driving, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

No

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