Community Fitness Instructor PRN - Campus

University of Arkansas; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Arkansas is seeking a part-time Community Fitness Center Instructor to lead fitness programs and assist members in achieving their fitness goals. This role includes implementing individualized training, maintaining schedules, and fostering positive relationships within the community fitness center.

Benefits

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff and dependents

Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution

Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED.
• Preferred candidates should have a bachelor's degree and fitness certification.
• One year of experience in exercise instruction is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and maintains group fitness programming and schedules.
• Develops lectures on fitness and wellness topics.
• Assists in membership recruitment and maintains supply records.

Skills

Aquatic instruction

Pool safety

Land-based instruction

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science

Appropriate National Fitness Certification

Job description

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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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

Department: ICE | MUSL Fitness IOA

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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