Group Fitness Instructor Requisition ID
req25976
Working Title
Group Fitness Instructor
Position Grade
09
Position Summary
BEST CONSIDERATION DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 3.31.2025 Leads and coordinates individual or group adult fitness/physical training sessions for a specified health and fitness program.
The department ishiring for multiple positions on an ongoing basis. See the Position Description for additional information.
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
Additional Requirements
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
Recreational Services (823A)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
On-Call
Term End Date
Status
Non-Exempt
Pay
Hourly: $17.00-$30.00
Benefits Eligible
This is not a benefits eligible position.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .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.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
3/31/2025
Eligible for Remote Work
No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd 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.
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details. 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.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.