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OPS Group Fitness Instructor

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Work type: Temporary
Location: Pensacola - Main Campus
Categories: Recreation Services

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Position Title (Classification Title):	OPS Group Fitness Instructor
Working Title:	Group Fitness Instructor
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
Department	Recreation Services
FLSA:	Non-Exempt
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.
Number of Vacancies	Multiple
Work Hours	Flexible
FTE	0.25
Salary Range	$20.00-$25.00
Pay Basis	Hourly
Closing Date:	1/26/2026
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.