Variable Hours Officer - Group Fitness Instructors

• Job Type : Officer of Administration
• Regular / Temporary : Temporary
• End Date if Temporary : 06 / 30 / 2025
• Hours Per Week : 5-20
• Salary Range : $42.00 - $50.00 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.

The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

Group Fitness Instructor assists member participants in establishing and reaching their fitness / wellness goals by developing a safe and effective class and providing guidance in proper exercise technique.

Seeking highly qualified, certified instructors to lead a variety of formats, such as Pilates, sculpting, Barre, Zumba, and more.

Requires current CPR / AED and nationally-recognized fitness certifications.

Responsibilities

• Communicating and scheduling with assigned clients in a timely manner
• Devising individualized exercise sessions and conducting these sessions at the Dodge Fitness Center
• Staying up to date with all required documentation and procedures pertaining to sessions tracking conducted sessions
• Updating direct supervisor on status of clients upon request

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree and / or its equivalent required.
• Must possess the ability to lead a variety of group exercise class formats for our multi-generational student / staff population.
• Ability to develop and lead high choreography cardio formats such as cardio dance and cardio kickboxing is a plus.
• Instructors must be prompt, reliable, and able to follow departmental procedures.
• Current CPR / AED / First Aid are required.

Preferred Qualifications

Nationally recognized group fitness instructor certification, small group training certification, and / or personal training certification combined with group instructor experience, or certification in specific format is strongly preferred.

Flexible availability, particularly mornings, late afternoons, and / or weekends is appreciated / preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.