Group Exercise Instructor - Student Worker

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Title Information

Working Title Group Exercise Instructor - Student Worker Full-Time/Part-Time Part Time Student Worker $ Amount (Hourly or Assignment Rate) 13.00 Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid? Onsite

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number S1352026 Department Name Campus Recreation and Wellness Funding Type UCA Student Help Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide group exercise opportunities to the students, faculty, and staff of UCA. The instructor will provide a safe, well-organized, and accessible class for all fitness levels. The instructor will enforce all building policies pertaining to group exercises and appropriate use of the studios. The group exercise instructor will act as a representative of the Campus Recreation and Wellness department and must maintain professional composure and appearance while working with the facility.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities

• Provide patrons with safe, reasonable exercise class that can be performed by all fitness levels.
• Demonstrate proper forms of exercises/movements performed in the class.
• Demonstrate the ability to incorporate optimal usage of cuing, tempo, choreography, and safe transitional movements from one pattern to another.
• Instructors must demonstrate a high enough degree of energy and have the endurance to complete each fitness class.
• Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings.
• Arrive at class on time, which is 5-10 minutes before the scheduled start time. To set up and prepare for the class.
• Maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of the studio and equipment, ensuring patrons are using the equipment appropriately.
• Communicate with the Assistant Director of the Fitness Center about group exercise needs, cancellations of classes, and issues with equipment.
• Act in a professional manner by following T-Rec policies and upholding patrons to the standard while instructing classes.

Position Requirements

• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification (or received 1 month after hire date)
• Willingness to work hard and desire to learn.
• Effective communication skills.
• Highly punctual and can work independently.
• Ability to handle confrontation in a confident and professional manner.
• Master the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) in the following areas:
• Group exercise class layout
• Appropriate movement modifications for varying fitness levels
• Group exercise class timing
• Mirroring

University, Campus, and Community Description

Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas.

Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full-time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities.

Posting Detail Information

Employment is contingent upon the availability of funds and course enrollments

UCA EEO Statement

The University of Central Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of gender, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs.

Open Date 07/16/2026 Close Date 08/31/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

If you have any of the following certifications, please attach them.

• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
• Group Exercise Instructor Certification

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Class Schedule

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• License or Certification
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• Portfolio / Supplemental Materials
• Leadership Statement