OPS Group Fitness Instructor - Pool

University of West Florida; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

University of West Florida in Pensacola, FL invites applications for a Group Fitness Instructor. The role leads, instructs, and motivates individuals or groups in cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and stretching, and develops class formats.

Must hold current national group fitness certification and CPR/First Aid certification. Prior experience teaching group fitness classes is required, with examples including dance, yoga, HIIT, cycling, Zumba, and more.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have experience teaching group fitness classes.
• Examples include: dance, strength, yoga, Pilates, step, cycling, HIIT, circuit, abs, kickboxing, and Zumba.

Responsibilities

• Lead, instruct, and motivate individuals or groups in exercise activities.
• Demonstrate proper form and provide variations for different fitness levels.
• Develop and implement various group fitness class formats.
• Respond to emergencies when necessary.
• Maintain current CPR/First Aid certification.

Skills

Group fitness

Education

National group fitness certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

POSITION DETAILS

Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

Classification Title: Other Professional (Support/Service)
Working Title: Group Fitness Instructor

Department:Recreation Services
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Salary Range:$20.00 - $25.00
Pay Basis:Hourly

POSITION OVERVIEW

JOB SUMMARY:

Group Fitness Instructors lead, instruct, and motivate individuals or groups in exercise activities, including cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and stretching. Demonstrate how to carry out exercises and routines. Provide variations to exercises based on client’s fitness level and ability. GF Instructors develop and implement various class formats of group fitness. Respond to emergencies when necessary. Must have the ability to work with people of all ages and skill levels. Maintain current national group fitness certification. CPR/First Aid certification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must have experience teaching group fitness classes. Examples include: dance, strength, yoga, Pilates, step, cycling, HIIT, circuit, abs, kickboxing, and Zumba.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must have experience teaching group fitness classes. Examples include: dance, strength, yoga, Pilates, step, cycling, HIIT, circuit, abs, kickboxing, and Zumba.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge/experience in teaching group fitness
Good verbal skills
Outgoing personality
Positive attitude
Hard worker
Team player
Flexible schedule

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

• This position requires a criminal background screening.
• This position requires licensure, certification, or other qualifications described in the Special Instructions.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies: Multiple
Work Hours: 8am - 5pm
FTE:0.50
Closing Date:4/22/2027