What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pilates (Mat) Group Fitness Instructor position at University of Illinois Springfield?
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About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu .
Application deadline: 6/30/2025
Candidate selected will be expected to begin work at the start of the Fall '25 semester.
Minimum Starting Salary: $25 per hour
Summary:
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness, the Pilates Group Fitness Instructor is responsible for teaching Pilates classes to the University of Illinois Springfield community in an educated, responsible, and ethical way.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Certification from a National Fitness Organization
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to conduct safe and effective yoga classes.
Ability to assist individuals in developing a safe and effective exercise program.
Ability to modify exercises for special populations within class.
Good communication skills with clients/participants and supervisor/co-workers.
Employment Policies and other information:
UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility .
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment .
This position is generally not eligible for most benefits. Information regarding benefits can be found on the Employee Benefits webpage.
UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State Universities Retirement System
About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu .
Application deadline: 6/30/2025
Candidate selected will be expected to begin work at the start of the Fall '25 semester.
Minimum Starting Salary: $25 per hour
Summary:
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness, the Pilates Group Fitness Instructor is responsible for teaching Pilates classes to the University of Illinois Springfield community in an educated, responsible, and ethical way.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead structured Pilates classes.
- Assist with the maintenance of Pilates equipment.
- Offer useful, tactful, and safe advice to individuals regarding their Pilates program.
- Inform patrons and assist in the marketing of Campus Recreation sponsored programs and events.
- Enforce all facility and program policies as needed.
Certification from a National Fitness Organization
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to conduct safe and effective yoga classes.
Ability to assist individuals in developing a safe and effective exercise program.
Ability to modify exercises for special populations within class.
Good communication skills with clients/participants and supervisor/co-workers.
Employment Policies and other information:
UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility .
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment .
This position is generally not eligible for most benefits. Information regarding benefits can be found on the Employee Benefits webpage.
UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State Universities Retirement System
- You do not pay Social Security taxes and your earnings will not be on your Social Security record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.)
- Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:
- Social Security benefit and
- Social Security benefit as a spouse
Salary : $25
