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Serve as instructors for Group Fitness classes at Payne Whitney Gymnasium.

They are an essential component in providing our participants, members and visitors a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.

Position Specific Responsibilities

Lead group fitness classes for PWG Members

Utilize check-in software to verify participant access

Inspect fitness equipment for issues and report as needed

Ensure workstations, activity and recreational spaces are neat and organized

Essential Responsibilities & Attitudes

Positively represent Yale University Athletics Division (YUAD) and the Department of Campus Recreation

Embrace the Mission and Values of Yale University

Embrace the diversity of Yale University and members of the PWG

Provide exceptional customer service and engage with members and guests

Follow and enforce all department policies and procedures

In the event of emergency, initiate Emergency Response Plan

Embrace a fast-paced environment where critical thinking, communication, conflict resolution, teamwork and leadership are paramount to success

Complete reports and administrative tasks and projects as needed

Arrive on-time to all scheduled shifts and required trainings

Return equipment to original location as needed

Other duties as assigned

Principal Responsibilities

Job Posting Date

04/24/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Athletics

Compensation Grade Profile

Salary Range

0.00 - 0.00

Time Type

Part time

Duration Type

Temporary / Casual (Fixed Term)

Work Model

On-site

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.