Group Fitness Instructor (Harvard Recreation)

Trustmark; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, manages Harvard Recreation and seeks qualified Group Fitness Instructors to join the Cambridge, MA on-campus team. This part-time role offers 2–5 hours per week across mornings, middays, evenings and weekends when classes run.

You’ll lead engaging, safe group sessions across formats such as dance, kickboxing, step, boot camp, circuit, Yoga, Pilates and Zumba, ensuring participants move safely and have fun while staying connected to the campus community.

Qualifications

• Current NCCA-certified group exercise instructor certification from ACE, AFAA/NASM, ACSM, NETA, NCCPT, or other NCCA nationally accredited specialty class certification.
• Adult CPR/AED certifications from American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Safety & Health Institute.
• 2+ years group exercise instruction experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to navigate electronic onboarding and timecard systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide fun, effective, and safe group exercise sessions.
• Lead classes in dance, kickboxing, step, boot camp, circuit, Yoga, Pilates and Zumba.
• Manage schedule across 2–5 hours per week and adapt to class times.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Onboarding/navigation

Time management

Education

NCCA national certification (ACE/AFAA/NASM/ACSM/NETA/NCCPT)

CPR/AED certification

Job description

HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, is a proven leader in providing fitness solutions that engage and connect people both on-site and online, to create a strong community of health. Our work focuses on creating meaningful connections with each of our participants to help them move forward. We foster each individual’s journey by creating communities of health within the organizations we serve – so that everyone is supported. As an employee of HealthFitness you will enjoy a variety of health and financial benefits and receive competitive pay. We provide personal and professional support, training and development and flexible employment opportunities.

About the role

Harvard Recreation, managed by HealthFitness, is looking for Group Fitness Instructors to join the fitness team on campus in Cambridge, MA.

This is a part-time position. Instructors should be able to teach 2-5 hours per week, at the times our classes are offered:
Our classes are typically
*weekdays 7:15am, 12:15pm, 4:30-8:00pm
*weekends 9am-12pm, 4-8pm

Responsible for providing fun, effective, and safe group exercise to members such as dance, kickboxing, step, boot camp, circuit, Yoga, Pilates and Zumba.

Minimum Requirements

• Current group exercise instructor certification from ACE, AFAA/NASM, ACSM, NETA, NCCPT, or other NCCA nationally accredited specialty class certification required.

• Adult CPR/AED certifications from American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Safety & Health Institute required.

• 2+ years group exercise instruction experience strongly preferred.

• Ability to navigate electronic onboarding and timecard systems required.

Compensation: $30 - $62/hour. Pay is dependent on experience and qualifications. The final wage offer will be determined based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, skill set, and other relevant factors. We understand that compensation is an important factor when considering a new opportunity, and we strive to provide a competitive wage within the market.

Brand: HealthFitness

HealthFitness is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our people and our business. We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.