Fitness Instructor (FWS)

The New School; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Part time

Job summary

The New School is seeking a student worker in the Office of Student Engagement to support commuter programming and fitness activities. You will lead fitness classes, create lesson plans, and manage sign-ups and attendance.

You’ll also generate content for NarwhalNation and Instagram to engage commuter students. Eligible The New School students with Federal Work Study, strong teamwork, reliability, and good organizational/communication skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled The New School student eligible for Federal Work Study.
• Commitment to community building and teamwork.
• Reliable, organized, and communicative.
• Past fitness experience; able to lead fitness sessions.
• Ability to manage a hybrid schedule with majority in-person hours.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a student fitness instructor during TNS fitness classes.
• Lead fitness sessions and create lesson plans.
• Create content for the Commuter Group’s NarwhalNation and Instagram pages.
• Reply to student inquiries related to fitness classes and manage class sign‑ups.
• Take attendance for each session and support students with enrollment.

Skills

Fitness instruction experience

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Education

Federal Work Study eligible student

Job description

Job Overview

The Office of Student Engagement seeks a student worker to support programming for commuter students. The role reports to the Associate Director for Recreation & Commuter Engagement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a student fitness instructor during TNS fitness classes.
• Lead fitness sessions and create lesson plans.
• Create content for the Commuter Group’s NarwhalNation and Instagram pages.
• Reply to student inquiries related to fitness classes and manage class sign‑ups.
• Take attendance for each session and support students with enrollment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled New School student eligible for Federal Work Study.
• Demonstrated commitment to community building and teamwork.
• Reliable, organized, and communicative.
• Past fitness experience; able to lead fitness sessions.
• Ability to manage a hybrid schedule with majority in‑person hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience or certification as a fitness instructor.

Work Mode

Hybrid/Split – a regular percentage of time on campus (e.g., 1‑4days per week) with some remote work.

Salary

$19 – $21 per hour.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The New School is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.