Join Our Staff
The Department of Campus Recreation and Wellness hires group fitness instructors and personal trainers to work in our SouthFit program.
Applicants must have a current CPR/AED certification and at least one group fitness or personal trainer certification from an accredited, nationally-recognized organization. A bachelor's degree in kinesiology or exercise science may substitute for a certification, depending on class type.
Instructors and trainers who are part of our staff can receive:
- Complimentary CPR/AED/First Aid renewals
- Potential funding toward Continuing Education Credits or more certifications
Group Fitness Instructor
Certified group fitness instructors lead classes such as Pilates, step aerobics, bootcamp, functional training, TRX®, dance and Zumba®, water aerobics, yoga, Spinning®, body sculpt (resistance training), and more. Fitness classes run concurrent with the academic calendar.
Accepted certifications and trainings include ACE Group Exercise Instructor, AFAA Primary Group Exercise Instructor, NETA (any group or specialty certification), AEA Aquatic Fitness Professional, Mad Dogg Spinning® Instructor, YogaFit Level 1, Zumba® Instructor, and more.
Personal Trainer
Certified personal trainers lead clients in exercise sessions at the Student Recreation Center. Personal trainers may set their own schedule around their academic classes.
Accepted NCCA-accredited personal trainer certifications include ACE, AFAA, NASM, NETA, ACSM, or NSCA. Other accredited fitness certifications will be considered. A bachelor's degree in kinesiology or exercise science may substitute for a certification.
Need Certification?
Have you thought about becoming a group fitness instructor or personal trainer, but aren’t sure how to get started? Please fill out this interest form and a staff member will contact you.
Contact Us
Questions? Email sarahschrenk@southalabama.edu or call 251-460-7268.