Group Fitness Instructor: Inclusive, Multi-Format Classes

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

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.