OPS Group Fitness Instructor

  • University of West Florida
  • Pensacola, Florida
  • Full Time

POSITION DETAILS

Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

Classification Title: Other Professional (Support/Service)

Working Title: Group Fitness Instructor

Department: Recreation Services

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $20.00-$25.00

Pay Basis: Hourly

POSITION OVERVIEW

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must have experience teaching group fitness classes. Examples include: dance, strength, yoga, pilates, step, cycling, HIIT, circuit, abs, kickboxing, and zumba.

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: . 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 ... or email ....

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.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies: multiple

Work Hours: 8am - 5pm

FTE: 0.5

Closing Date: 9/1/2026

Job ID: 510946343
Originally Posted on: 2/22/2026

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