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Become a Fitness & Wellness Instructor

Fitness InstructorsStudent Application Process

William & Mary Campus Recreation conducts Fitness & Wellness Instructor Hiring every fall and spring. You do not need to have a national fitness certification to be hired as Fitness & Wellness Instructor at the Bee McLeod Recreation Center. However, once hired, Instructors must obtain a national Group Fitness Instructor Certification before they can teach on their own. The Campus Rec in-house Fitness Instructor Training Course prepares students to take the American Council on Exercise Group Fitness Instructor Exam to become nationally certified Group Fitness Instructors. Students who have not taken the FitWell Instructor Training Course when they are hired will be required to take it while on staff.

Once hired, Instructors will be considered "Fitness Instructors-In-Training" and will team-teach classes with returning Instructors until they are ready to teach classes on their own.

Spring 2026 Interview & Audition Process

  • Interest Meeting: Tuesday, Feb. 10th, 7:00-7:45 PM, location TBD.
  • Applications Due: Tuesday, February 17th @ 11:59 PM
  • Practice Sessions at the Rec Center: Week of Feb. 16th- Dates/Times TBD.
  • Auditions: Tuesday, Feb. 24th in the late afternoon/evening- time TBD.
  • Interviews: Wed, Feb. 25-Fri, Feb. 27- Times TBD, for those applicants called back from auditions.

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Fitness & Wellness Instructor Job Description

Fitness & Wellness Instructor Job Description

Fitness & Wellness Instructors are responsible for leading safe and effective fitness & wellness classes for the Department of Campus Recreation. They are to design enjoyable classes that encourage participation and educate patrons on the benefits of exercise and healthy lifestyles. Fitness & Wellness Instructors must demonstrate a positive commitment to the mission and goals of the Campus Recreation Fitness & Wellness Program.  Instructors are required to work with the Fitness Instructors-in-Training and are encouraged to be involved with Instructor Training Sessions.

Expectations & Responsibilities

  • Become nationally certified before the Fall semester begins.
  • Complete the Fitness & Wellness Instructor Training Course in the Fall either before or after being hired with Campus Rec.
  • Attend weekly Fitness & Wellness Instructor meetings-Tuesdays @ 8:00pm.
  • Attend the Campus Rec Staff Training once per semester, the day before school starts.
  • Attend all workshops and special events that are designated as mandatory by the Associate Director for Fitness & Wellness.
  • Arrive ON TIME to all meetings, workshops, training sessions, and special events
  • Maintain current CPR, First Aid, AED, Blood Borne Pathogen and national group fitness instructor certifications. CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications must have an in-person component. All Red Cross trainings/certifications are provided free of charge for all W&M Campus Rec employees.
  • Keep up-to-date with the latest health and fitness trends. Continue your knowledge and education by attending workshops, presentations, expos, conferences, etc., to earn continuing education credits.
  • Maintain open and frequent communication with the Associate Director for Fitness & Wellness, the Graduate Assistant, FitWell Class Supervisor and your co-workers, and return all emails, texts, and calls in a timely manner.
  • Follow Campus Recreation rules and guidelines, including equipment use and dress code.
  • Abide by the honor code.
  • Design and lead safe and effective group fitness classes.
  • Report to work at least 20 minutes prior to class. Have a class format prepared, bring music if needed, water, and other items you may need during class.
  • Keep a staff contact/phone list and know how to get in touch with all of the Fitness Instructors.
  • Stay up-to-date with all staff special events and programs so that you can describe them to participants.

Non-Student Application

If you have any questions about the non-student hiring process, please reach out to [[jenny, Jenny Dunfee]], Associate Director of Fitness & Wellness.

 Questions? Contact FitWell Class Supervisor, [[kazoglin, Kelly Zoglin]].