Personal Trainer/Group Fitness Instructor

Northeastern University; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 75,768; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A global research university in Oakland, California, seeks a Group Fitness Instructor to lead fitness classes and conduct personal training sessions. The role requires current nationally accredited fitness certifications and First Aid/CPR/AED certification. The instructor will promote classes, manage schedules, and ensure safety and professionalism during sessions. Competitive pay ranges from $35 to $55 per hour based on the scope of responsibilities. Join a vibrant community focused on experiential learning and wellness.

Qualifications

• Must have active nationally accredited fitness certification.
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Experience in conducting fitness classes or personal training.

Responsibilities

• Teach group fitness classes and ensure participant safety.
• Conduct personal training sessions professionally.
• Manage communications regarding class schedules.

Skills

Obtain and maintain current nationally accredited group fitness and/or personal trainer certification(s)

Current certification in First Aid/CPR/AED

Professional communication with clients

Job description

.**About the Opportunity**This job is in-person on the Oakland campus only.* Teach group fitness classes – promote and assist with registration, report for scheduled classes on time and ready to teach a goal-specific and thorough class with preparation and professionalism.* Ensure safety throughout the facility and session; document any injury, illness, or suspected health issue and inform supervisor.* Maintain a respectful and safe environment for all participants.* Attend required trainings and keep certifications up-to-date. Complete surveys and questionnaires as requested.* Maintain studio/fitness center space – remove any trash and return and organize any equipment used for sessions. Notify supervisor if any equipment is missing or damaged.* Monitor the performance of microphones, sound systems, and other technology and report any problems with equipment or software to supervisor immediately.**Position Type**Temporary**Additional Information**Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.**Pay Rate:**$35.00/hr - 55.00/hrUnder the direction of the Group Fitness Coordinator, the Group Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer is responsible for the following: Responsibilities: Conduct Personal Training sessions – promote and assist with registration, report for scheduled sessions on time and prepared to work with clients through a goal-specific and thorough workout with professionalism.Administrative responsibilities – manage class cancellations and communicate with supervisor and participants, communicate with clients regarding scheduling, regularly check email and respond promptly. Qualifications: Obtain and maintain current nationally accredited group fitness and/or personal trainer certification(s). Current certification in either American Red Cross or American Heart Association First Aid/CPR/AED is required prior to teaching. Opportunities for certification will be provided occasionally at no cost; however, if you are not able to attend, you must obtain certification on your own. The expected hiring range for this position is $35 to $55 per hour, based on the position’s scope and responsibilities.Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact.Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver.Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.