Group Fitness Instructor

@ EKU Master of Public Administration Program

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Richmond, British Columbia

Part-time

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Overview

Eastern Kentucky University is hiring a part-time group fitness instructor at its Richmond Campus, Campus Recreation. The role leads weekly group fitness classes, handles related administrative and team duties, and works up to 20 hours per week at a minimum of $8.00 per hour. Students must be enrolled at EKU, and the position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities:

Design and lead weekly group fitness classes
Welcome and engage class participants
Prepare equipment and class space, check in participants
Attend monthly team meetings and all-staff training
Support campus recreation special events and substitute for instructors

Requirements summary:

Must be enrolled at EKU
Willingness to learn and accept constructive feedback
Ability to work autonomously with little direct supervision
Social and welcoming manner with participants

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First seen by our source: 2026-11-14
Source record updated: 2026-11-14

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Job details

Seniority	Entry level
Department	Customer service
Hours per week	20
Travel	air: none · ground: none
Position	Sitting and standing
Physical demands	physical moderate · computer low
Languages	English
Background checks	criminal record

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Job description

497818
Richmond Campus
Student Support Positions
Student
Closing at: Jan 27 2027 - 23:55 EST

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Title: Group Fitness Instructor

Position Type: Student

Search Type: Internal - minimum 5 days

Department: 91R100 - Campus Recreation

Division: 5R1000 - Student Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type: Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: up to 20

Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $8.00 per hour

Retirement: None

Contact Person: Allison Sernulka

Job Summary/Basic Functions

A group fitness instructor will lead weekly group fitness classes. Instructors are responsible for the well-being of their class members and must be willing to interact socially with participants, making them feel welcome. Along with leading classes, instructors are required to participate in monthly team meetings/trainings and all-staff Campus Recreation training every semester. They must be willing to participate in Campus Recreation special events, sub for other instructors as needed, or lead private classes as requested. Instructors will have the opportunity to be creative, and must be willing to learn and able to work autonomously under little direct supervision. Students hired in this position can expect to walk away with skills in: leadership, communication, teamwork, and problem solving. Campus Recreation positions are designed to equip students with transferrable skills beyond graduation. As such, students must accept the position with a willingness to learn, grow, and work in a team atmosphere.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be enrolled at EKU

Job Duties

75% - Design/create and execute well-formatted group fitness classes. Lead participants in an outgoing, friendly, and welcoming environment. Willingness to learn to take constructive feedback from supervisor and peer regarding coaching skills and leadership. - (Essential)
10% - Administrative duties - preparing equipment, preparing class space, communicating with supervisor, checking in class participants, cleaning, documenting workouts. Team trainings to advance instructor/coaching skills, emergency preparedness training. - (Essential)
15% - Team work and communication with other fitness and wellness staff. Team meetings, team outings. All-staff training with all Campus Recreation employees. Staff large events (Health fairs, Rec the Ravine). Regular meetings with supervisor, active communication. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: No

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.