Associate Instructor

Position: Associate Instructor - Hourly
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Open Date 01/27/2026

Requisition Number PRN
16719N Job Title Associate Instructor - Hourly Working Title Associate Instructor - Hourly Career Progression Track A00 Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? No Standard Hours per Week 1 - 19 (As Needed) Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary

Monday - Friday / 9:00 am - 5:00 pm with flexibility

Is this a work study job? No VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 01620 - Chief Wellness Office Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $10 - $40 Close Date 04/27/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Wellness and Integrative Health at University of Utah Health is seeking an Associate Instructor to lead health and fitness programs as part of various wellness initiatives. A primary responsibility of this role is to teach U employee health and wellness classes through PEAK Health and Fitness. Additionally, the Associate Instructor will have opportunities to contribute to other wellness initiatives.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

* Teach group fitness classes.

* Conduct health and fitness assessments.

* Provide personal training services.

* Offer individual wellness consultations.

* Support wellness events, including movement breaks and health fairs.

This role requires strong relationship-building and communication skills, along with a demonstrated understanding of health and wellness principles. Applicants must show the ability to perform essential job functions as outlined.

CPR certification is required.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in a health-related field. Demonstrated relationship-building and effective communication skills also required. Demonstrated strong understanding of health and wellness. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

* Specific health and fitness certification required, i.e. ACSM, NSCA, YTT

* Bachelor's degree in a health-related field or equivalency.

* One to three years' experience in fitness class instruction.

* Experience working with a wide variety of individuals, including those with chronic disease or orthopedic complications.

Special Instructions Summary Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at  for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions.

Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at  or  or University Human Resource Management at  if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.

The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:…