Fitness Instructor

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title Fitness Instructor Department Recreation Services Terms and Hours Varying Hours; Starting Fall Semester Job Category Student Employment Hourly Wage Portland Metro Minimum Wage ($16.80) Job Summary

Fitness Instructors lead and organize group fitness classes for students, faculty, and staff at the Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center. Instructors are responsible for: designing and maintaining class structure and safety policies, capturing attendance, building progressive fitness programing through the course, providing modifications for all fitness levels, and ensuring a positive, welcoming environment.

• Interviews will be scheduled on an ongoing basis

Core Duties

• Organize and lead group fitness classes
• Prepare progressive and fun classes inclusive of all abilities and backgrounds
• Scale workouts as appropriate for fitness levels
• Promote safety within class participants (sanitizing equipment, reporting any broken or worn-out equipment).
• Attend mandatory staff trainings
• Commit to teaching throughout semester and secure subs if needed
• Beauchamp Recreation Center staff work as a team to support our UP community.
• Complete additional relevant tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Fitness certification or relevent teaching experience
• Positive and welcoming attitude
• Available to teach throughout semester
• Knowledge and ability to scale workouts for all fitness abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Fitness certification in class teaching
• Previous experience teaching group fitness
• Willingness to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and school breaks
• Federal Work-Study in Financial Aid Package

Physical Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate the skills and movements for the class

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number SE1102-2023 Number of Vacancies Multiple Estimated Start Date 08/30/2026 Open Date 08/11/2026 Close Date 04/18/2027

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Describe the types of classes you'd like to teach and why you would enjoy teaching them

(Open Ended Question)

• • Share why you are interested in becoming a fitness instructor, your experience, and why you would be a good addition to the Beauchamp team

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe how you will make your class welcoming and inclusive to all fitness levels

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please attach a 45-minute plan for each class you would like to apply to teach. Please include muscle groups, progressions, and modifications for your workout.

(Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents