Student Instructor IV _Non-FWS

Position Details

Position Information

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Position Title
Student Instructor IV _Non-FWS

Level of Support
Student Support IV

Position Type
Non-FWS

Number of Openings
6

Work Hours
Before Standard Business Hours (M-F before 8am) , During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm), After Standard Business Hours (M-F after 5pm), Weekends (Saturday-Sunday)

Wage Per Hour
$23-30/hr

Division/School
Division for Student Affairs DSA

Department Name
541302 RECREATNL SPORT & FITNESS SVCS
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Department Bio

The Department of Campus Recreation aims to provide fun, inclusive, and engaging recreational programming and facilities for the university's diverse community in the areas of intramural and sport clubs, fitness and wellness instruction and informal recreational opportunities.

Position Specific Summary

Group Fitness Instructors lead group-based instruction for a variety of formats as part of Campus Recreation programming on both Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon campuses. Instructors lead at least one class/week on a regular weekly schedule. They provide a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment for participants to explore movement and exercise.

General responsibilities include:

• Provide a safe, friendly, and fun environment for GW student, staff, faculty, and community participants
• Demonstrate instructional skills, strategies, and knowledge of group fitness components
• Maintain general organization of studio equipment and technology
• Know, follow, and enforce Campus Recreation policies and procedures
• Attend meetings and continuous training opportunities as provided

Standard Position Description

Students in this position are responsible for providing instruction in a traditional classroom setting for secondary education students, fitness class, continuing education class, or non-college credit courses.
* Individuals instructing college credited courses must be hired through the Office Graduate Assistantships and Fellowships. Tasks may include: preparing lesson plans, providing and grading assignments, providing feedback, mentoring and encouraging students. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.

Professional Outcomes
Communication, Teamwork, Inclusion, Career Development

Required Qualifications

Student must hold applicable certifications, licenses, or degrees.

Preferred Qualifications

Have current certification(s) for instruction of applicant's intended instruction format(s)

Maintain active certification renewal(s) for applicant's intended instruction format(s);
Adult CPR/AED/ First Aid Certification;
Prior experience teaching/leading group classes or facilitation in group spaces.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date
01/15/2026

Job Close Date
03/15/2026

Campus Location
Foggy Bottom

Work Type Designation
In-Person

Report to Manager Name
Matt Laden

Hiring Manager Name
Rachel Winer

Special Instructions Summary

EEO Statement

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassment-free, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices.

For more information on this policy and its purpose, please read the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.

Background Check

The student employee will:
Work in or have access to residence halls or other restricted areas, or have access to university key - Background check required.