Group Fitness Instructor

University of Alabama in Huntsville; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Alabama in Huntsville seeks a Group Fitness Instructor to provide group exercise instruction at the University Fitness Center for students, faculty, staff, and community members. This is an on-site, hourly on-call role in Alabama.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, guiding participants, ensuring safety and inclusivity, and arriving promptly for each advertised class time; CPR/First Aid/AED certification is required within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• 0-8+ years of full-time verifiable related work experience.
• Must be certified or be able to attain a certification in Group Exercise Instruction within 1 year of time of hire OR be enrolled in the In-House CPT/ GE certification Course at UAH Recreation
• Must be able to acquire a current CPR, first aid, and AED certification within 6 months of time of hire
• Working knowledge of program activities and the ability to adhere to and enforce University Fitness Center policies and procedures

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expertise in appropriate group exercise and quality fitness instruction for University Fitness Center members, to include students, faculty, staff, community members, and participants
• Prepare materials, equipment and location for class offerings
• Provide guidance and support to class participants both individually and corporately
• Conduct an assessment of class participation and satisfaction
• Ensure teaching methods and modalities are accepted as safe and appropriate by University Recreation
• Exercise sound independent judgement and employ reasoning skills
• Provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants
• Arrive promptly for class and provide instruction for the entire advertised class time period

Skills

Group Exercise Instruction

Safety & Instruction

Education

High school education or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Sports & Facilities Management or Kinesiology

Tools

CPR/First Aid/AED Certification

Job description

Job no: 502974
Department: Dean of Students
Work type: Staff Hourly On-Call Non-Exempt
Location: Alabama
Categories: Athletics & Fitness

Purpose of the Position

The Group Fitness Instructor will be responsible for providing appropriate group exercise and quality fitness instruction for University Fitness Center members, to include students, faculty, staff, community members, and participants.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expertise in appropriate group exercise and quality fitness instruction for University Fitness Center members, to include students, faculty, staff, community members, and participants
• Prepare materials, equipment and location for class offerings
• Provide guidance and support to class participants both individually and corporately
• Conduct an assessment of class participation and satisfaction
• Ensure teaching methods and modalities are accepted as safe and appropriate by University Recreation
• Exercise sound independent judgement and employ reasoning skills
• Provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants
• Arrive promptly for class and provide instruction for the entire advertised class time period

Required Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent
• 0-8+ years of full-time verifiable related work experience
• Must be certified or be able to attain a certification in some form of Group Exercise Instruction within 1 year of time of hire
  OR be enrolled in the In-House CPT/ GE certification Course at UAH Recreation
• Must be able to acquire a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification within 6 months of time of hire
• Working knowledge of program activities and the ability to adhere to and enforce University Fitness Center policies and procedures is required

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is preferred
• Bachelor's degree in a Sports & Facilities Management or Kinesiology preferred
• Willingness to seek additional training or certifications as needed to enhance leadership and instruction is desired
• Additional training or certification in a fitness-related field is preferred
• Have multiple certifications or be able to teach multiple formats

Published Salary (if available)

$20.00 - $30.00 (FTE=$41,600 - $62,400)

Advertised: Oct 29 2025 Central Daylight Time
Applications close:

Please note, job openings are posted for a minimum of three (3) business days and may be removed from the job posting board and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.