Group Exercise Instructor

• Contingent On-Call (No Benefits) University of Alabama
• 4.3 Tuscaloosa, AL Job Details 5 hours ago Qualifications Pilates instruction CPR Certification BLS Certification Pilates First Aid Certification Full Job Description Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States Recreation Closing at: Aug 28 2026
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CDT Pay Grade/Pay Range:

Not Graded Department/Organization:

820631•

UREC Fitness/Group Exercise Normal Work Schedule:

Varies Job Summary:

The Group Exercise Instructor teaches group exercise in a variety of styles.

Additional Department Summary:

Plans and leads fitness classes that incorporate a Pilates Reformer machine. Conducts fitness classes in a fun, safe, and effective manner that meet University Recreation guidelines at the direction of the Fitness Service Coordinator. Provides an encouraging and motivating environment while helping participants to achieve their fitness goals.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Group exercise instructor or specialist certification from a nationally recognized certifying organization or NCCA (National Commission for Certifying Agencies) accredited fitness certification; OR completion of the Group Exercise Instructor Preparation Course at the University of Alabama Student Recreation Center. Current CPR certification or ability to obtain CPR certification within six (6) weeks of employment.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications:

Pilates instructor NCPT certification or training from a nationally recognized certifying organization, such as Balanced Body, Polestar Pilates, The Pilates Center Boulder, Streamline Pilates, BASI, Peak Pilates. Must have current American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid certification, or ability to complete ARC certification requirements within six (6) weeks of employment.

Skills and Knowledge:

Demonstrated commitment to supporting all students.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two (2) years of experience teaching Pilates Reformer classes

Background Investigation Statement:

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation

DOES NOT

automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity :

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the

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