Temporary CFC Group Fitness Instructor

Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellbeing, connection and belonging, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.

Cornell University is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Ivy League. The university fields teams in 37 intercollegiate sports and provides a comprehensive physical education program. The university is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, gender equity and diversity in its programs, and a well-balanced, broad-based intercollegiate athletics program. Athletics and Physical Education offers a diverse program of physical and outdoor education, recreational services, intramural sports and intercollegiate athletic competition, plus Wellness programs for faculty and staff, fitness centers and fitness classes for the entire Cornell community.

The Cornell Fitness Centers (CFC) is a dynamic campus partner within the Cornell Community with a focus on fostering student physical and mental well-being through movement-based activity. We strive to provide opportunities in an inclusive environment for all students and to encourage a sustainable healthy lifestyle.

The Cornell Fitness Centers Group Fitness Program offers a wide variety of movement-based Group Fitness classes that are available to everyone in the Cornell Community (students, staff, faculty, emeritus, retirees, and spouses / partners) who choose to purchase a membership.

CFC Group Fitness Instructors are tasked with developing and leading these fitness classes in one or multiple formats including Yoga, Spinning, and various cardiovascular-strength classes such as H.I.I.T. classes, Pilates, Barre, and more.

• Pay rate : $20- $44 / hour (based on certifications and experience). We aim to hire 8-10 qualified individuals. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• Currently searching for in-person instructors only at this time.

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Required Qualifications :

University Job Title :

Temporary PE & Athletics Professional - SP

Job Family :

Temporary Athletics & Physical Education

Level : No Grade - Hourly

Pay Rate Type : Hourly

Pay Range :

Refer to Posting Language

Remote Option Availability :

Onsite

Company : Contact Name :

Bri Muscente

Contact Email : bmm249@cornell.edu

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2025-07-03