Westminster University·Salt Lake City, Utah
The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for planning and leading safe, effective fitness classes for groups at the university's athletic facility. They must motivate participants, adapt exercises to individual needs, and ensure a safe environment throughout the workout.
PRN (as needed - not benefited)
Work Location: Westminster University Campus 1840 South 1300 East Salt Lake City, UT 84105
Westminster University is a private, independent, and comprehensive university in Salt Lake City, Utah. For more than 150 years, Westminster has combined academic excellence with a strong sense of community and purpose. Located at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, the university offers the energy of a growing metropolitan area alongside world-class outdoor recreation just minutes from campus.
Our campus is collaborative, student-centered, and grounded in academic integrity. Faculty and staff work closely with students to foster critical thinking, career readiness, and meaningful engagement beyond the classroom. Employees are supported in their professional growth and encouraged to bring forward ideas that strengthen the university.
Westminster is committed to creating a workplace where people thrive – offering flexibility, generous time off, and a culture that values balance, inclusion, and innovation.
Under the Athletic Department the Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for leading fitness classes and workouts for groups of individuals Dolores Doré Eccles Health, Wellness and Athletic Center facility. The goal of this role is to motivate and guide individuals through a variety of exercise routines so they can reach their fitness goals, while also ensuring their safety. The Group Exercise Instructor reports to the Associate Athletic Director of Facilities and Recreation.
Westminster University is committed to a diversified workforce, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination. To this end, Westminster prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on race or ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, disabilities, genetic information, status as a veteran, or any other category or classification protected by applicable federal, state, or city laws.
Candidates must possess a current group fitness certification and a valid CPR/AED/First Aid certification. Excellent communication skills, punctuality, and the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds are required.
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