Part- Time Group Fitness Instructor

Auburn University Montgomery; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Auburn University at Montgomery is seeking a part-time Group Fitness Instructor for the Wellness Center. The role involves leading diverse classes from Yoga to Hip Hop, ensuring safety, cueing, and choreography, and providing excellent participant service.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, policy adherence, and participation in trainings. AUM values reliable staff who can commit to a set schedule and contribute to campus recreation programs.

Qualifications

• National fitness certification required (ACE/ACSM/NASM/AFAA or equivalent).
• Ability to conduct safe and effective classes.
• Experience teaching group classes and one-on-one sessions.
• Knowledge of various group fitness formats and training techniques.
• Current CPR/AED certification and class format certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple group fitness classes across varying formats and levels.
• Provide a safe, engaging environment and promote proper technique.
• Demonstrate warm-up, cardio, strength and cool-down components.
• Offer excellent customer service and respond to participant needs.
• Maintain equipment and room cleanliness; enforce policies.
• Attend trainings and support special events as needed.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Safety & cueing

Choreography coordination

Customer service

Strong communication

Education

National fitness certification (ACE, ACSM, NASM, AFAA or equivalent)

Adult CPR/AED certification

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.

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Posted Date

11/6/2026