<p>Job Title Group Exercise Instructor for Spring/Fall 2026 Department Campus Recreation Office Job Description/Duties</p> <p>Candidate must be willing to teach 2-4 group exercise classes per week, including designing lesson plans, coaching/cueing and motivating participants. Must be willing to fill in as a sub for other instructors as needed and teach potential private classes to groups/clubs as they arise. Candidate must be physically fit and able to confidently lead classes and offer modifications for various fitness levels and abilities. The ability to motivate and encourage others essential. Candidate will be required to occasionally attend meetings/workshops which will take place in the evening and possibly on weekends.</p> <p>Days/Hours Needed</p> <p>30-60 minute classes, typically at noon or between 4 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday</p> <p>Campus Location/Bldg.</p> <p>Student Life Center</p> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Must be a current SUNY Cortland student. </li><li>Experience teaching and/or attending regular group exercise classes is required. </li><li>Adult CPR/AED and First Aid Certification is required. However, candidates who do not hold current certification can still be hired, but must be willing to get certified shortly after hire by attending a class held by the Recreational Sports Department during their own time and free of charge. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Some type of training and/or certification is preferred.</p> <p>Physical Demands</p> <p>Ability to lead a class and teach/demonstrate a variety of exercises with proper form.</p> <p>Special Conditions for Eligibility Contact Name(s) & Email(s)</p> <p>Louise Mahar</p> <p>louise.mahar@cortland.edu</p> <p>Salary Grade B-$16.50/hr. Salary</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Posting Number SA25072 Review Start Date 01/26/2026 Open Date 01/15/2025 Close Date 08/03/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants</p> <p>Must hold current certification in Adult CPR/AED and First Aid or be willing to attain certification. Candidates who do not hold current certification may still be hired, but must be willing to get certified shortly after hire by attending a class held through Campus Recreation during their own time and free of charge. Prior experience teaching group exercise classes and/or group exercise certification is preferred, but not required.</p> <p>Please also note: while positions may be open and posted here on jobs.cortland.edu until their listed close date, positions may be filled on a rolling basis prior to this date.</p>