Become a Group Fitness Instructor
A page within Rec Sports
Unleash you Fitness Passion at UWL!
Are you passionate about Fitness? Join the vibrant community of group fitness instructors at UWL Rec Sports as we inspire others by motivating and guiding participants to achieve their fitness goals, while fostering a sense of inclusion, accomplishment, and well-being.
Open positions for Fall 2024 starting Spring 2025
- Yoga
Open positions for Spring 2025 starting Fall 2025
- Cycle
- HIIT
General Prerequisites & Application Process
Review specific position criteria below
- Experience as a participant (no teaching experience necessary)
- Submit employment application and four shadow evaluations by the application deadline
- Sign up and complete a certification for your respective class type offered by Rec Sports
- Attend a group interview to demo and tryout for position
Apply Here
- Shortly after submission of your application you will be contacted via email with further information and instructions. Be sure to reference the specific dates and deadlines of your position below.
- Employment application
- Class shadow form
Position Information
Yoga
Fall Semester Dates & Deadlines
- Employment application and four class shadows due November 1st at 11:59pm. See class shadow form for submission instructions.
- Sign up and complete Rec Sports yoga certification on November 8th 9am-6pm at the REC or see alternate certification below.
- Group Interview session November 22nd.
- Employment offers made November 25th.
Prerequisites
- Experience participating in yoga classes
- Yoga Instructor Certification
- Two options are available
- 200 Hour Certification
- The gold standard
- Recommended for those who prefer to teach elsewhere after graduation
- Available locally at a discounted rate. Contact Tammy Zee for more information & 50% off.
- AAI/ISMA Yoga Instructor Certification
- Course offered through Rec Sports
- 200 Hour Certification
- Two options are available
How to Apply
- Submit an application and four class shadows by the application deadline
- Become certified at the time of your group interview session
Group Interview Session
- If selected, you will be invited to schedule a tryout. The tryout consists of the candidate teaching a 20 minute yoga class. Consisting of centering, breath work, three standing poses and 3 seated posses along with options for varying abilities.
Onboarding, Training & Mentoring
- If selected to be hired by Rec Sports, you will need to complete the following paid experiences before you can get on the group fitness schedule for the following semester.
- Attend new employee orientation
- Attend 2 classes at community studios and complete a shadow form ( except if you have 200 hour)
- Team teach with fellow Rec Sports instructors 4 classes
- Evaluation meeting with group fitness manager.
Zumba
Cycle
HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training)
Pilates
Recreational Eagle Center (REC) Hours
Regular Hours
Monday - Friday: 6am-11pm
Saturday: 10am-10pm
Sunday: 11am-10pm
Facility Schedule
View the facility schedule to see what is going on at the REC.
Contact Us
608.785.5225
recoffice@uwlax.edu
Outdoor Connection (OC) Hours
Regular Hours
Monday - Friday: 12pm-6pm
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 11am-6pm
Contact Us
608.785.8860
outdoorcnt@uwlax.edu
Fitness Center Hours
Regular Hours
Monday - Friday: 6am-10pm
Saturday: 10am-9pm
Sunday: 11am-9pm
Contact Us
608.785.5210
recoffice@uwlax.edu
Climbing Wall Hours
Regular Hours
REC CLIMBING WALL CLOSED FOR RENOVATION
Mitchell Hall Climbing Wall
Monday-Thursday: 5pm-8pm
Friday-Sunday: Closed
Contact Us
608.785.5225
recoffice@uwlax.edu
EZONE Esports & Gaming Hours
Regular Hours
Monday - Friday: 3pm-11pm
Saturday: 12pm-10pm
Sunday: 12pm-10pm
Contact Us
608.785.8921
recsportsesports@uwlax.edu
Mitchell Hall Pool Hours
Regular Hours
Monday: 12pm-12:50pm, 8pm-10:30pm
Tuesday: 8pm-10:30pm
Wednesday: 12pm-12:50pm, 8pm-10:30pm
Thursday: 8pm-10:30pm
Friday: 12pm-12:50pm, 8pm-10pm
Saturday: 12pm-3pm
Sunday: 1pm-4pm
Contact Us
608.785.8698
recoffice@uwlax.edu
Hetzel Fieldhouse Hours
Access to the Hetzel Fieldhouse during open rec hours is restricted to those who have a current REC membership (student, faculty/staff, alumni).
Regular Open Rec Hours
Sunday: 6pm-10pm
Regular open rec hours will begin on September 8th.
Second Floor Track Hours
Managed by the Athletic Department
Monday-Friday: 11am-1pm
Contact Us
608.785.5225
recoffice@uwlax.edu