Group Fitness Instructor (AP26-096)

The primary purpose of the Group Fitness Instructor position is to provide safe, engaging, and inclusive fitness instruction to students and Student Fitness Center (SFC) members of varying fitness levels and abilities. The instructor is responsible for leading group fitness classes that promote overall health, wellness, and physical activity while creating a positive and motivating environment that encourages participant success, retention, and community engagement.

Why SIUE?

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What You Will Do

• Provide safe, engaging, and inclusive fitness instruction to students and SFC members of varying fitness levels and abilities.
• Lead group fitness classes that promote overall health, wellness, and physical activity.
• Create a positive and motivating environment that encourages participant success, retention, and community engagement.
• Design and lead safe, engaging, and inclusive fitness classes for participants of varying fitness levels and abilities.
• Provide clear instruction, demonstrate exercises, and offer modifications or progressions.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• A nationally recognized Group Fitness Instructor certification (such as ACE, AFAA, NASM, ACSM, ISSA, or equivalent) is required or must be obtained within a specified timeframe.
• Current CPR/AED certification is also required and must be maintained throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications specialized to various course types (i.e. Yoga, Barre, Pilates).
• Additional experience in leading group exercise formats such as strength training, cardio conditioning, HIIT, cycling, yoga, or dance fitness.
• A strong foundational knowledge of health, fitness, and exercise principles, including proper exercise form, technique, and injury prevention.

Supplemental Information

To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part-time work experience, including start and end dates of employment, and at least three professional references. You are strongly encouraged to submit a resume and/or cover letter to provide additional context and showcase your qualifications.

Applicants who feel their credentials and prior experience align with the listed minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. In the application or within the cover letter and resume clearly describe how your credentials and relevant work experience align with the specified minimum requirements of the position.

Applications must be submitted by the specified closing date no later than 11:59 p.m. CST.

Pre-Employment Screening: All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries.

Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

Visa Sponsorship & F-1/J-1 Visas: SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.

E-Verify: SIUE is not currently enrolled in or participating in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program. SIUE does not use E-Verify to electronically confirm the employment eligibility of newly hired employees through the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security databases. Therefore, the University cannot legally employ individuals who are on OPT STEM Extension, as we cannot provide an E-Verify case number, participation confirmation, or related documentation.

Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at careerinfo@siue.edu.

EEO Statement: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status. We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application.