| Location | Denton, Texas |
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:
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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. |
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
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Job Duties
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Physical Requirements Communicating with others to exchange information. |
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. |
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