Fitness & Instruction Personal Trainer or Group Fitness Instructor (Student Wage)

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia

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Charlottesville, VA Until 8/23/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted March 26, 2025
Job description

Personal Trainer:

  • Nationally recognized personal training certification such as ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA, etc. is required. 
  • Some experience administering fitness assessments and/or consultations. 
  • Some experience designing and leading personal training sessions in an individual or group setting.  
  • Ability to fully engage with students and members in vibrant activities that promote fitness and wellness. 
  • For participant safety, ability to identify the need for modifying movements and communicating and demonstrating these modifications to participants.  
  • Availability to consistently work with a number of clients per semester. 
  • Must have exemplary customer service skills and communication skills. 
  • Responsible for attending regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-service sessions. 

Group Fitness Instructor:

  • Certification appropriate for the class format that will be taught. Certifications include, but are not limited to: ACE, ACSM, AEA, NASM, NSCA, Spinning, BOSU, TRX, Zumba, Yoga Alliance, Pilates, Barre. 
  • CPR certification is required. First Aid certification is preferred. 
  • Some experience leading group fitness classes. 
  • Some experience designing workouts and assembling appropriate music playlists. 
  • Ability to fully engage with students and members in vibrant activities that promote fitness and wellness. 
  • For participant safety, ability to identify the need for modifying movements and communicating and demonstrating these modifications to participants.  
  • Availability to commit to a regular schedule of classes each semester. 
  • Must have exemplary customer service skills and communication skills. 
  • Responsible for attending regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-service sessions. 

Location of position: Aquatic & Fitness Center, Slaughter Recreation Center, Mem Gym, North Grounds Recreation Center

Compensation: $16-$28 Hourly

Anticipated Weekly Hours: 5-8

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Current UVA student
Experience: None
Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

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About this role

Summary

Engage students in fitness activities, lead training sessions, and ensure participant safety.

Job title

Fitness & Instruction Personal Trainer or Group Fitness Instructor

Experience level

entry level

Industry

education

Location requirements

Located in Charlottesville, VA; remote work not allowed.

Salary

$16-$28 Hourly

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

personal training certificationfitness assessmentscustomer servicecommunicationCPR certification

Preferred skills

First Aid certificationgroup fitness experienceworkout design

Specializations

personal traininggroup fitnesswellnesscustomer service
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Charlottesville, VA, USA

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