Part- Time Group Fitness Instructor

Auburn; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) Wellness Center is hiring a part-time Group Fitness Instructor to lead diverse classes from Yoga to Hip Hop. You will ensure safety, cue choreography, and foster an engaging environment for participants.

Qualifications include national fitness certification (ACE/ACSM/NASM/AFAA or equivalent), CPR/AED, and prior teaching experience. Schedule flexibility with a minimum two classes weekly is expected.

Qualifications

• National fitness certification (ACE, ACSM, NASM, AFAA or equivalent)
• Ability to conduct safe and effective classes
• Prior experience teaching/leading group classes/one-on-ones
• Knowledge of Group Fitness & Weights dynamics
• Current certification for specific class format (including adult CPR/AED)
• Able to work a minimum number of hours/week (recommended 2 classes) on a set schedule
• Knowledge of strength training and cardiovascular exercise
• Good communication skills
• Must adhere to Wellness Center and University policies
• Must be reliable and check AUM emails

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple group fitness classes ranging from Yoga to Hip Hop
• Count, cue, and organize choreography for classes
• Provide a safe and fun environment for participants
• Demonstrate knowledge of warm up, aerobic exercise, and cool down
• Maintain fitness equipment, rooms and storage areas
• Provide excellent customer service to patrons
• Attend required trainings and meetings
• Enforce facility and program policies
• Assist with special events and other duties as assigned

Skills

Group Fitness Knowledge

Customer Service

Communication

Education

CPR/AED certification

Group Fitness Certification (ACE/ACSM/NASM/AFAA or equivalent)

Tools

Fitness equipment knowledge

Choreography planning

Job description

Overview

The Wellness Center at AUM is accepting applications for a part-time group fitness instructor.

Responsibilities

Group Fitness Instructors are an integral part of AUM Wellness Center. Group Fitness Instructors are responsible for leading multiple group fitness classes that range in variety and levels from Yoga to Hip Hop. This includes counting, cueing, organizing choreography, and much more.

General (Duties include, but are not limited to, the following responsibilities)

• Provide a safe and fun environment for participants
• Demonstrate and promote knowledge of proper group fitness components, i.e.: warm up, aerobic exercise, flexibility, cool down, etc.
• Provide customer service to the patrons
• Maintain group fitness equipment, rooms and storage areas
• Knowledge of Campus Recreation policies and procedures
• Earn all necessary Continuing Education Credits (CEC's or CEU's)
• Assist with special events
• Enforce facility and program policies
• Attend all required trainings and meetings (dates and times TBA)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• National fitness certification (ACE, ACSM, NASM, AFAA or equivalent)
• Ability to conduct safe and effective classes
• Prior experience teaching/leading group classes/leading one on ones
• Knowledgeable in techniques and dynamics of Group Fitness & Weights
• Knowledge in a variety of Group Fitness classes &/or Personal Training
• Have current certification(s) for specific class format, including adult CPR/AED
• Able to work a minimum number of hours/week (recommended 2 classes) on a set schedule
• Knowledge of strength training and cardiovascular exercise
• Good communication skills
• Must adhere to Wellness Center and University policies and procedures
• Must be reliable and dependable
• Must routinely check AUM emails

Why Work at AUM?

Located in Alabama’s vibrant state capital, Auburn University at Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don’t just take our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of the best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public institutions in the region.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Human Resources/Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the AUM community.

Posted Date

11/6/2026