STU-AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN

The Department of Recreational Sports is currently looking for Group Fitness Instructors to join our energetic team and move Gators towards lifelong wellbeing. Group Fitness Instructors serve the department by instructing classes on our robust weekly schedule, ensuring classes are safe and effective for all fitness levels, and being courteous and helpful to the patrons they assist.

For questions or additional information, please contact Thais Bittencourt at t.bittencourt@ufl.edu. 

For more information about the role and onboarding process, visit
https://recsports.ufl.edu/about/student-employment/

RecSports Team Member Responsibilities

• Develop professional relationships with co-workers, participants, and guests
• Uphold and exceed the expectations of the Cornerstones of RecSports Service: accountability, anticipating needs, attitude, and atmosphere
• Demonstrate a desire to learn and apply knowledge as a RecSports ambassador
• Take ownership of RecSports facilities and programs by exhibiting a responsible work ethic
• Promote and maintain cleanliness and appearance within and surrounding RecSports facilities
• Enforce RecSports policies and procedures to promote participant safety and satisfaction
• Respond to all emergency situations and adhere to established protocol including pre- and post- incident procedures
• All RecSports employees are expected to abide by the RecSports Student Staff Code of Conduct that clarifies shared expectations and standards in effort to best serve our patrons, develop each team member, and prepare student employees for future career endeavors.

RecSports Fall Kick-Off 2026: Tuesday, August 18, 8am-12:30pm

• Fall Kick-Off is our all-staff event to discuss department-wide updates, facilitate unit training sessions, as well as cultivate community and positive energy within our RecSports team. All RecSports Student Staff are expected to attend and will be paid for their training time.
• Fall Kick-Off is scheduled for August 18, 2026. Please mark your calendars as this is mandatory for all staff! In addition, please hold your calendars for August 13-19, 2026 for mandatory unit-specific trainings.

Unit Specific Job Responsibilities

• Keep current in all certifications required
• Arrive to work 15 minutes prior to your class prepared and ready to teach
• Stay 15 minutes after class ends to ensure that all equipment is placed in its respective area and to answer any questions participants may have and
• Ensure that your classes are safe and effective for all fitness levels
• Know your scope of practice and act accordingly
• Keep class rosters private
• Track registered and stand-by participant counts
• Be courteous and helpful to all individuals you assist. Please refer participants to either the Program Assistants if you are unsure of related questions or concerns
• Know and enforce all Recreational Sports policies and procedures
• Attend all mandatory monthly meetings and continuing education sessions
• Act and dress professionally and responsibly
• Complete peer evaluations each semester
• First responder in emergency situations
• Communicate any problems and/or concerns to your supervisor as soon as possible

Entry-level: $16.75 per hour | Advanced Specialty Certifications: $19 per hour

Requirements/Qualifications

• Certification obtained from a nationally accredited agency, such as ACE, AFAA, and Yoga 200hr.
• A cover letter and resume are required for all applicants and should be uploaded to the application for consideration.  
• First Aid, CPR, AED certification or ability to attain it within first week of employment.
• Upon review of materials, the applicant may be invited for an audition and interview which will determine hiring.
• Complete and maintain UF online certifications in GET803, OOC101, PRV802, ITT102, GET811.

*NOTE: Applications for Group Fitness Instructors should include a copy of certification

Preferred Requirements/Qualifications

• Preferred Certifications/Areas of Specialty: Yoga, Mat Pilates, Cycle, Barre, & Zumba

Upon review of materials, the applicant may be invited for an audition and interview which will determine hiring. 

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.