OPS Group Fitness Instructor

Please review job requirements carefully. Failure to submit all pieces of the application may result in disqualification. Applications are accepted on the University of West Florida career site: https://careers.uwf.edu. For assistance contact UWF Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or jobs@uwf.edu.

Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

POSITION DETAILS

Classification Title:  Other Professional (Support/Service)
Working Title:  Group Fitness Instructor

Department:  Recreation Services
FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt
Salary Range:  $20.00-$25.00
Pay Basis:  Hourly

POSITION OVERVIEW

JOB SUMMARY:

Group Fitness Instructors lead, instruct, and motivate individuals or groups in exercise activities, including cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and stretching. Demonstrate how to carry out exercises and routines. Provide variations to exercises based on client’s fitness level and ability. GF Instructors develop and implement various class formats of group fitness. Respond to emergencies when necessary. Must have the ability to work with people of all ages and skill levels. Maintain current national group fitness certification. CPR/First Aid certification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with group fitness.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must have experience teaching group fitness classes. Examples include: dance, strength, yoga, pilates, step, cycling, HIIT, circuit, abs, kickboxing, and zumba.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge/experience in teaching group fitness
Good verbal skills
Outgoing personality
Positive attitude
Hard worker
Team player
Flexible schedule

 

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:  

• This position requires a criminal background screen.
• This position requires licensure, certification, or other qualifications described in the Special Instructions.

Special Instructions to Applicants:  Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

The department is building an applicant pool for temporary to permanent part-time or full-time opportunities. Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies: Multiple
Work Hours:  Flexible
FTE:  0.25
Closing Date:  1/26/2026

The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 850.474.2694 (voice) or 850.857.6158 (TTY). E-Verify is required for employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law.