Fitness Instructor-Personal Trainer Jobs

Teaches fitness classes to university community providing a safe environment and quality workout

Diversity & Inclusion

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job Functions

• Verifies exercise space is ready and safe for use by checking for safety hazards including the floor, cooling systems and equipment needed
• Instructs various fitness classes
• Follows university protocol in case of injury or emergency
• Collaborates with other instructors and administrators to create and develop class offerings, content, equipment needs and schedules that best meet the community's needs
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Experience with group training, personal training or other related work experience
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Ability to work occasional nights/weekends and substitute, as needed
• Current certification by a recognized organization (e.g. NSCA, ACE, ISSA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to teach resistance weight training in a group exercise setting

Please note: Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a 100 mile radius of the Providence Campus location upon hire.