Group Exercise Instructor

Liberty University, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty University, Inc. is seeking a part-time Group Exercise Instructor to lead group fitness classes at the LaHaye Recreation and Fitness Center. You will ensure safety, maintain cleanliness, and support campus recreation operations during available shifts.

The role requires current Liberty University student status, CPR/First Aid certification, and a preference for group fitness certification (ACE/ACSM/AFAA). Ability to lift up to 45 pounds and work varied hours is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Liberty University student and able to work up to 18 hours per week.
• Must have CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Experience in customer service is preferred.
• Current group fitness certification (ACE, ACSM, AFAA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer safety and facility cleanliness during operational hours.
• Assist in risk management and adherence to university policies.
• Teach classes, lead fitness workshops, and promote special events.
• Record required data before and after each class.
• Communicate issues to the Group Exercise Manager.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and regular cleaning of facilities.
• Work evenings, nights, or weekends as needed.
• Attend required Campus Recreation trainings and meetings.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Liberty University student

CPR/AED and First Aid certification

ACE/ACSM/AFAA group fitness certification

Job description

The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for performing operational tasks, maintaining studio cleanliness, and instructing various group exercise classes at the LaHaye Recreation and Fitness Center. They will ensure that all policies are followed by guests and that all safety measures are being implemented at the facility.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for ensuring customer safety, facility cleanliness, effective operations, and a high level of customer service, at the LaHaye Recreation and Fitness Center, during operational hours.
2. Assist in the maintenance and adherence of risk management procedures and policies at the LaHaye Recreation and Fitness Center, ensuring compliance with University policies.
3. Responsible for the completion of day-to-day operational tasks to ensure seamless function of group exercise programming, including: teaching classes, leading fitness workshops, and promotion of special events.
4. Record required statistical data before and after each class (surveys, class numbers, and any other data requested from the Group Exercise manager of Fitness Coordinator.
5. Effectively communicate any issues or customer complaints to the Group Exercise Manager.
6. Responsible to assist with maintenance of equipment and the LaHaye Recreation and Fitness Center public spaces, fitness studios, including regular cleaning.
7. Regularly assist with events and operations during evening, nights or weekend hours.
8. Attend all required Campus Recreation trainings and meetings.
9. Perform all other tasks assigned by the Fitness Coordinator to assist with Campus Recreation operations and programming.
10. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies

Must be a current Liberty University student, able to work up to 18 hours per week, available to work a variety of different shifts (weekends, early morning, afternoon, late night), and current CPR/AED and First Aid certified. Experience in a customer service position, desire to pursue recreation management as a career field, and current group fitness certification (ACE, ACSM, AFAA) is preferred. Effective communication both verbally and in writing. Ability to intuitively reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature. Excellent computer and organizational skills. Regularly lift 45 or fewer pounds.

Time Type Part time Location Onsite Pay Rate Starting at $12.77 Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.

Before you begin an application, please review our application process. Come develop and improve valuable skills to use throughout your career by working at LU! We have many positions open that provide opportunities for students to serve the local Lynchburg community. Many offer flexible schedules to allow students to attend classes and complete their coursework. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been Training Champions for Christ since 1971. As one of the nation’s largest Christian universities, Liberty employs a diverse community of faculty, staff, and student professionals who are united by a shared mission and commitment to excellence. Through their dedication and service, Liberty employees help create a collaborative, faith-driven environment that supports meaningful work and lasting impact.