About this role
Fitness Instructor
Position Details
Position Information
Job Title Fitness Instructor
Department Recreation Services
Terms and Hours Varying Hours; Starting Fall Semester
Job Category Student Employment
Hourly Wage Portland Metro Minimum Wage ($16.80)
Job Summary
Fitness Instructors lead and organize group fitness classes for students, faculty, and staff at the Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center. Instructors are responsible for: designing and maintaining class structure and safety policies, capturing attendance, building progressive fitness programing through the course, providing modifications for all fitness levels, and ensuring a positive, welcoming environment.
- Interviews will be scheduled on an ongoing basis
Core Duties
- Organize and lead group fitness classes
- Prepare progressive and fun classes inclusive of all abilities and backgrounds
- Scale workouts as appropriate for fitness levels
- Promote safety within class participants (sanitizing equipment, reporting any broken or worn-out equipment).
- Attend mandatory staff trainings
- Commit to teaching throughout semester and secure subs if needed
- Beauchamp Recreation Center staff work as a team to support our UP community.
- Complete additional relevant tasks as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Fitness certification or relevent teaching experience
- Positive and welcoming attitude
- Available to teach throughout semester
- Knowledge and ability to scale workouts for all fitness abilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Fitness certification in class teaching
- Previous experience teaching group fitness
- Willingness to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and school breaks
- Federal Work-Study in Financial Aid Package
Physical Requirements
- Ability to demonstrate the skills and movements for the class
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number SE1102-2023
Number of Vacancies Multiple
Estimated Start Date 08/30/2026
Open Date 08/11/2026
Close Date 04/18/2027
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Describe the types of classes you'd like to teach and why you would enjoy teaching them
(Open Ended Question)
- * Share why you are interested in becoming a fitness instructor, your experience, and why you would be a good addition to the Beauchamp team
(Open Ended Question)
- * Describe how you will make your class welcoming and inclusive to all fitness levels
(Open Ended Question)
- * Please attach a 45-minute plan for each class you would like to apply to teach. Please include muscle groups, progressions, and modifications for your workout.
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents