Group Fitness Instructor

Job Description

Group fitness instructors lead members through group exercise activities. The instructor educates participants about useful and safe exercises, assists them in achieving exercise goals and creates a fun workout environment for all participants. Wage is $20+ per class, depending on certification and experience.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Provide safe, effective and fun Group fitness classes:

• Greet all patrons and recognize new participants.
• Encourage new participants and makes them feel welcome.
• Educate participants on safe techniques and exercise guidelines.
• Instruct class to the ability level of the members participating.
• Monitor participants through perceived rate of exertion and body language.

2. Demonstrate professionalism and communication:

• Be present and accountable for all assigned classes on the group fitness schedule.
• Secure a substitute instructor in a timely manner in the case of an absence.
• Respond to e-mails in a timely fashion.
• Willing and able to learn and teach a variety of formats.

About Us

The University of Tulsa is a student-centered research university that cultivates interconnected learning experiences to explore complex ideas and create new knowledge in a spirit of free inquiry. Guided by our commitment to service and inclusion, we prepare individuals to make meaningful contributions to our campus, our community, and our world.

The University endeavors to create and nurture an informed and inclusive environment in its workplace and educational programs. Affirmative action and equal employment opportunity are integral parts of the University not just because they are legally mandated, but because we recognize that the present and future strength of the university is based primarily on people and their skills, experience, and potential. The University does not discriminate in access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status. The University seeks to recruit, select, and promote students, faculty, and all other employees on the basis of individual merit.