Group Fitness Instructor
Group Fitness Instructor
- 513485
- Denton, Texas, United States
- Staff
Title: Group Fitness Instructor
Employee Classification: Non-Pos Hourly Posting Code
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Student Affairs
SubDivision-Department: UNT-Recreational Sports
Department: UNT-Recreational Sports-160720
Job Location: Denton
Salary: $16 Hourly
FTE: 0.480000
Retirement Eligibility:
About Us - Values Overview
Department Summary
Rec Sports provides programs and services to the university community. The goal is to provide a positive environment to assist those individuals in exploring and learning about recreation and fitness activities, in order to enhance a better quality of life and to become active members of the community. We employ approximately 250 students each year through various programs including intramural sports, informal recreation, group exercise, sport clubs, fitness, faculty/staff fitness, special events, outdoor pursuits and aquatics. We hope that you will find the Rec Center to be a positive and exciting place to work.
Position Overview
The position plays a pivotal role in fostering a vibrant fitness community among students, faculty, and staff. Responsibilities include designing and leading engaging fitness classes in various formats, motivating participants to achieve their fitness goals, and ensuring a safe and supportive exercise environment. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for fitness, strong interpersonal skills, and an accredited certification in group fitness instruction (ACE, NASM, AFAA, 200hrYoga, Zumba, etc.).
Minimum Qualifications
Current Group Exercise Certification from AFAA, ACE, or other specialty certification upon approval from assistant director.
Current CPR/AED certification or ability to attain through the Rec within one month of hire.
Group Fitness teaching experience 1+ years
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
None
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a passion for fitness, strong interpersonal skills, and an accredited certification in group fitness instruction (ACE, NASM, AFAA, 200hrYoga, Zumba, etc.).
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Job Duties
- Responsibilities include designing and leading engaging fitness classes in various formats.
- Motivating participants to achieve their fitness goals.
- Ensuring a safe and supportive exercise environment.
Physical Requirements
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 pounds.
Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule
Early mornings, Evenings, or Weekend availability
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Please attach resume, cover letter, and relevant certification.
Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
