Group Fitness Instructor

Group Fitness Instructor

Position Summary: Leads and coordinates individual or group adult fitness/physical training sessions for a specified health and fitness program.

Conditions of Employment:

• CPR Certification required within 2 months of date of hire.
• Discipline‑specific licensures and/or certifications may be required for designated positions in this classification.
• Must pass a pre‑employment criminal background check.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Recognized competency in field of instructional expertise. May require technical certification dependent on the instructional specialty (AFAA, ACE, NETA, NASM, etc.).
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year‑for‑year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: None listed.

Additional Requirements: None listed.

Application Instructions: Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a third‑party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Official transcripts, high‑school diploma, or GED certificate will be required at the time of hire. Please see minimum qualifications for specifics. This position will require a pre‑employment criminal background check.

Future and/or continued employment in the position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining a satisfactory background check, which is one that does not include any disqualifying findings.

ERB Statement: As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than 0.25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

EEO Statement: Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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