Group Fitness Instructor

Mercer University; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer University in Georgia seeks a Group Fitness Instructor to lead a variety of aerobics and group exercise classes for students on campus.

Applicants must hold a Primary Group Fitness Instructor certification and CPR/First Aid certification and be professional, highly motivated, and passionate about health and fitness. Start date is August 14, 2025, with an end date of May 11, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must hold Primary Group Fitness Instructor certification.
• Must hold CPR/First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead a variety of aerobics/group exercise classes.
• Maintain a professional, highly motivated and passionate attitude towards health and fitness.
• Represent Mercer University in a positive and reliable manner.

Education

Primary Group Fitness Instructor certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Job Title

Group Fitness Instructor

Job Family / Department / Supervisor

Job Family: Student Regular Wage

Department: Recreational Sports & Wellness

Supervisor: Todd Thomas

Job Description

• Responsible for leading a variety of aerobics/group exercise classes.


• Applicants must have Primary Group Fitness Instructor certification and current CPR/First Aid certification.


• Applicants must be professional, highly motivated, and be passionate about health and fitness.

Pay Rate

$15.00/hour, Depends on Experience

Scheduled Hours

2

Start Date

08/14/2025

End Date

05/11/2026

About Us

Mercer Student Employment – About Us

• Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University.


• At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on-campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences.


• We believe that having an on-campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options.


• Moreover, on-campus jobs provide financial rewards.

Important Note

In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I-9 form has been completed and properly certified. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver's license, validated student ID card, original social security card, birth certificate.