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FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

Duke Clinical Research Institute
United States, North Carolina, Durham
300 West Morgan Street (Show on map)
Mar 14, 2026
Be You. At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As a Fitness Instructor, you'll play a key role in fostering a welcoming, energetic, and healthfocused environment for our diverse student community. Your passion and expertise help students build lifelong wellness habits and find joy in movement. Be Bold. As part of our Recreation & Physical Education team, you'll lead engaging fitness classes-from aerobics and yoga to spinning and kickboxing-that inspire students to stay active and connected. You'll create safe, fun, and inclusive learning spaces while modeling healthy lifestyle practices. What You'll Do: Teach fitness classes using safe, effective, and appropriate methods tailored to participant skill levels. Plan and deliver engaging class sessions lasting 30 minutes to 1 hour based on student interest. Ensure studios, equipment, and fitness spaces are clean, safe, and in good working order; report maintenance needs to the Center Director. Lead group fitness sessions and/or work with personal training clients. Monitor participant wellbeing and provide encouragement to support healthy habits. Uphold and enforce all fitness facility policies, rules, and regulations. Participate in regular inservice training to maintain and enhance skills. Maintain personal fitness levels appropriate to leading classes. Complete required records, reports, and administrative tasks. Perform related duties as assigned to support program operations. Choose Duke. You'll join a community committed to wellbeing, continuous learning, and exceptional student experiences. Whether you're guiding a beginner or challenging a seasoned athlete, your work helps build a campus environment where everyone can thrive. Minimum Qualifications Education / Certifications: American Red Cross CPR/AED certification Group exercise certification OR personal training certification from a credible organization OR a degree in Physical Education Experience: No specific experience required Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $22.80 to USD $36.01. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/ Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).