Work Study Group Fitness Instructor

Bridgew; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Bridgewater State University is seeking a Group Fitness Instructor to design, plan and lead safe group fitness programs for students and employees. You may teach dance, bootcamp, HIIT, Pilates, yoga, aqua-aerobics or combinations in indoor or outdoor spaces across semesters.

Eligibility requires an undergraduate student registered for at least six credits for Fall 2026 and a Work Study award. CPR/AED, First Aid and Group Fitness certification are preferred. Background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Must beBridgewater State University undergraduate student registered for a minimum of six credits for Fall 2026.
• Must have Work Study award in your financial aid package.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience as a group fitness instructor, CPR/AED, First Aid, and Group Fitness certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and instruct safe and effective group fitness programs for BSU students and employees in accordance with department policies.
• Programs will be located in available indoor or outdoor spaces that could vary within or across semesters.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Education

Undergraduate student (Bridgewater State University)

Job description

Position Information

Title

Title Work Study Group Fitness Instructor

Position Description

BSU’s Fitness Center is available to currently enrolled BSU students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

The Fitness Center’s Group Fitness Instructor will plan, design, and instruct safe and effective group fitness programs for BSU students and employees in accordance with department policies.

Types of programs include, but are not limited to:

• Dance
• Bootcamp
• HIIT
• Pilates
• Yoga
• Aqua-aerobics
• Some combination of any above

Programs will be located in either available indoor or outdoor spaces that could vary within or across semesters.

You may be asked to:

Eligibility requirements:

• Must be a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student registered for a minimum of six credits for the Fall 2026 semester.
• Must have Work Study award in your financial aid package

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a group fitness instructor
• Current certification in CPR / AED
• First Aid certification
• Group Fitness certification is preferred

Please upload copies of certifications

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 45lbs.
• Must be physically able to instruct and or demonstrate a variety of exercises with little or no rest.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate $15/hr

Posting Number

Posting Number Stu05912P

Open Date

Close Date

Close Date 05/03/2027

Open Until Filled No

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bridgewater State University is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.