Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke. Group Fitness Instructor / Personal Trainer Be You. At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As a Group Fitness Instructor / Personal Trainer, you'll play an important role in helping students build healthier lifestyles while fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and motivating fitness environment. Your energy, expertise, and commitment to wellness will support participants of all fitness levels as they work toward their personal health and fitness goals. Be Bold. Join a dynamic recreation and wellness team dedicated to enhancing the student experience through engaging fitness programming. This role offers the opportunity to inspire others, promote lifelong wellness habits, and create positive experiences that help students thrive physically and mentally. What You'll Do: Lead group fitness classes such as aerobics, yoga, cycling/spinning, kickboxing, and other wellness-focused programs. Deliver safe, effective, and engaging fitness instruction tailored to participant skill levels and abilities. Design class formats and exercise routines that align with program objectives and participant needs. Provide one-on-one personal training services that support individual fitness goals. Monitor participant safety and well-being throughout all fitness activities. Demonstrate proper exercise techniques and educate participants on healthy movement patterns. Encourage healthy lifestyle choices and foster a positive, motivating atmosphere. Enforce recreation center policies, procedures, and safety standards. Inspect fitness spaces and equipment to ensure cleanliness, functionality, and safety. Communicate maintenance concerns and equipment needs to facility leadership. Participate in staff development activities, training programs, and departmental meetings. Maintain current fitness knowledge and required certifications. Complete attendance records, reports, and other administrative documentation as required. Perform additional duties that support campus recreation and wellness programming. What You'll Bring: Passion for health, fitness, and helping others achieve their wellness goals. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to motivate and engage diverse populations. Commitment to safety, customer service, and inclusive fitness practices. Ability to adapt instruction for varying fitness levels and abilities. Professionalism, reliability, and teamwork. Why Duke? At Duke, you'll join a community committed to excellence, innovation, and well-being. You'll have the opportunity to positively impact student health while working in an environment that values collaboration, inclusion, professional growth, and personal development. Minimum Qualifications Education / Certifications One of the following is required: Current American Red Cross CPR/AED Certification. Current Group Exercise Certification from a nationally recognized organization. Current Personal Traini
