Vanderbilt University·Nashville, Tennessee
Lead and inspire participants through high-quality, safe, and dynamic group fitness workouts. Responsibilities include managing class setup, providing technical form corrections, and maintaining a welcoming community environment.
A Group Fitness Instructor plays a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging fitness experience within the David Williams II Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center. In this role, you will lead and inspire participants through high quality, effective, and dynamic group workouts. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills, a passion for fitness and wellness, and the ability to create an inclusive and encouraging environment for members of all fitness levels.
About the Work
Our mission is to enrich the Vanderbilt student experience by fostering connections and promoting healthy lifestyles through inclusive and innovative programming.
This is a part-time non-exempt (hourly) position with an expectation of teaching 3 classes per week, with the opportunity to add more if necessary. Classes may occur Sunday through Saturday, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
$20 - $30 per hour
At Vanderbilt University [http://www.vanderbilt.edu] , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville [https://www.nashville.gov/], Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum [https://www.vanderbilt.edu/trees/] dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice.
We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.
Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Candidates must hold a current Group Fitness Instructor certification and a CPR/AED First Aid certificate. One to two years of teaching experience and the ability to pass a background check are required.
Market context
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