Fitness Instructor

s 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 Contact University of Portland 5000 N. Willamette Blvd Portland, Oregon 97203-5798 503.943.8484 [email protected] Copyright @ 2023 University of Portland Web Disclaimer To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at . Any data not saved will be lost.

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