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Group Exercise Instructor (TEMPORARY)

  • 498304
  • 3300 S University Drive, Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida, United States, 33328
  • Student Life/Services - Housing, Recreation, Activities
  • Temporary
  • Closing on: Dec 6 2025
  • EMSAA-STUDENT AFFAIRS & ADMISSIONS

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University!

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.

 

Primary Purpose:

Instructors are responsible for designing, educating, and instructing a group of participants of all fitness levels in a variety of group exercise formats. Temporary employment is of limited duration, and under the terms of NSU's benefits plan and policies, not eligible for company benefits.

 

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:  Commensurate with experience

Pay Basis:  Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding? No  

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Instructors must possess current knowledge, certifications, and necessary specialized skills to provide a safe and effective group fitness class.

2. Enjoys motivating and communicating with participants.

3. Availability and flexibility to sub classes as needed.

4. Arrives early to each class in order to properly prep, set-up and greet participants.

5. Meets participants before and after class to answer questions.

6. Records attendance numbers for each class.

7. Reports and logs equipment in need of repair.

8. Attends mandatory meetings every semester.

Job Requirements: 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Provides a fun and safe workout through one or more specialty group exercise classes.
2. Educates participants concerning safe exercise techniques with ability to provide immediate modifications.
3. Acquaints new participants with class procedures.
4. Monitors proper form and technique using positive reinforcement.
5. Promotes classes and assist in promotions and events.
6. Obtains substitutes as needed.
7. Maintains a desire for continuing technical improvement and continuing education.
8. Excellent communication and motivational skills.
9. Ability to recognize potentially harmful situations that may lead to injuries and take appropriate actions.

Required Certifications/Licensures: 1. A nationally recognized group exercise certification such as ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NSCA, or CSCS.
2. Current CPR certification.

Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Major (if required: 

Required Experience: Previous group exercise teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. One (1) or more years' of experience instructing group exercise.
2. Fitness, exercise science, or health related degree
3. Previous experience in a University setting.
4. Ability to teach multiple group exercise formats.

Is this a safety sensitive position? No  

Background Screening Required?  No  

Pre-Employment Conditions: 

 

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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