Temporary Group Fitness Instructor

About the role

Temporary Group Fitness Instructor will lead group fitness classes for the University community. Class formats include, but are not limited to: TRX®, Barre, Pound, Boot Camp, Kickboxing, conditioning workouts, dance fusion classes, abdominal & lower back, strength training, HIIT training, Zumba®, hip‑hop, Spinning®, TRX® Pilates, and yoga. The instructor will also assist with maintenance of equipment and enforce facility and program policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead group exercise classes for both students and staff across a variety of formats (TRX®, Barre, Pound, Boot Camp, Kickboxing, conditioning workouts, dance fusion, abdominal & lower back, strength training, HIIT, Zumba®, hip‑hop, Spinning®, TRX® Pilates, yoga).
• Assist with maintenance of equipment.
• Enforce facility and program policies.

Requirements

• Previous group fitness teaching experience.
• Knowledge of strength training and cardiovascular exercise.
• National fitness certification (NSCA, ACSM, ACE, AFAA, NASM or equivalent).
• Current Adult CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Skills

• Ability to conduct safe and effective classes.
• Good communication skills.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lead group exercise classes weekly.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diverse offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, it has a global footprint and over 150 years of history. The university offers more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs across 13 schools and colleges, serving over 15,000 undergraduates and 6,000 graduate students, with a quarter‑million alumni in 160 countries.

Location

Syracuse is a medium‑sized city in central New York State, about 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro‑area population is approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and a variety of social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, premier shopping, seasonal recreation such as water skiing, snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, historic sites, Finger Lakes wineries, and Erie Canal trails.