Hourly Pooled - Campus Recreation - Group Fitness Instructor

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JOB TITLE:

Group Fitness Instructor

JOB PURPOSE:

The Campus Recreation Fitness Program strives to encourage a healthy, balanced lifestyle to all participants through inspiration, teamwork, and positivity. Our instructors and trainers are a team dedicated to getting people moving together. As a fitness team member, you will be exposed to educational topics around exercise science and programming, team building, and leadership. Your entry into teaching fitness or training clients follows a clearly structured shadowing process (usually lasting one semester) to ensure you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to deliver impactful movement-based experiences.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Obtain and maintain necessary fitness certifications within the first 6 months of employment.

Create a welcoming and inclusive group exercise environment and ensure that every participant has a positive movement-based experience.

Design and implement safe, effective, and enjoyable group fitness classes.

Have a solid understanding of exercise science, class program design anatomy, and wellness principles.

Must be familiar with current UW Campus Recreation Fitness class offerings.

Provide personalized attention and customer service to class participants and Campus Recreation patrons.

Display a positive attitude and strong communication skills.

Utilize scheduling and fitness software.

Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings.

Obtain or show proof of CPR/1st Aid.

Assist with special programs/workshops/fairs.

Assist with cleaning tasks and other duties as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

Employee Benefits:

Experience working with real people in a group exercise setting.

Access to Half Acre facility, study materials, mentors, peers, and various leadership styles.

Be a part of something that impacts the lives of many.

Work within a flexible schedule that supports your academic success.

Partial certification reimbursement if conditions are met.

COMPETENCIES:

Customer Service

Collaboration

Problem Solving

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

MUST BE A STUDENT to apply.

MUST graduate NO EARLIER than December, 2026.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

None

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

Cover letter

Resume or C.V.

MUST INCLUDE A COVER LETTER speaking to your desire and ability to be a Group Exercise Instructor for Campus Recreation and what types of classes you would like to invest yourself in. If already certified, speak to your experience. Applications without a cover letter will NOT be considered.

A resume with a contact phone number and @uwyo.edu email address.

Holding a current Fitness Certification is NOT required to apply but MUST BE OBTAINED within the first semester of employment while completing the shadowing process.

Due to a current system limitation, you may only be prompted to upload your resume/CV and a Cover Letter. To ensure your application is complete, we recommend you put all of your application materials into one file with your cover letter. However, if you're experiencing any issues in doing so, please send any additional application materials to recruit@uwyo.edu, and a recruiter will manually add them to your application packet. To help us process your application more efficiently, please include the 6-digit job ID number (located at the bottom of the job posting) in your email.

Please direct questions or correspondence to:

Kevin Bretting

Fitness Coordinator

Half Acre Recreation & Wellness Center Rm 107F

307-766-6843

kevinb@uwyo.edu

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/