Health/Fitness Instructor

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

8/25/2026

Entity:

Wisconsin

Job Code:

930007

Job Title:

Health/Fitness Instructor

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

JOB SUMMARY

The Health/Fitness Instructor is responsible for leading safe and effective group exercise programs on behalf of UW Health.  The position has primary responsibility for preparing and leading Aquatic, TRX, Yoga and a variety of other group exercise classes.  The instructor reports directly to the assigned Fitness Supervisor.  

As a Health/Fitness Instructor, the highest level of professionalism, organizational commitment and leadership qualities will be expected.  Incumbent performs his/her job demonstrating technical ability, understanding of job expectations and compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Lead safe, effective classes with appropriate variety and progression.

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Motivate participants and strive for participation adherence.

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Begin and end classes on time.

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Provide an education component to class.

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Be observant and sensitive of participants’ needs, based on self-report or provided medical history information.

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Make necessary announcements to keep participants informed of registration, policy changes, etc.

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Complete occurrence screens when necessary.

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Assist participants in decision-making regarding class changes and make-ups.

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Maintain accurate attendance reports for each class.

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Observe, practice, research or study as necessary to acquire skills/knowledge for each class.

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Prepare appropriate lesson plans for each appointed class.

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Arrive at least 10 minutes prior to class starting time to set-up equipment and greet participants prior to each class.

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Return all equipment to its appropriate storage location, and ensure area is tidy and clean before leaving.

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Follow established procedures for finding substitute instructors.

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Report equipment and facility failures to supervisor.

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Attend required training sessions and staff meetings.

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Participate in performance review process.

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Attend conferences and symposiums, as available.

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Maintain current CPR certification and renew other certifications, as necessary.

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Programs and services conducted to achieve the mission of UW Health of patient and family care, education, research, and community outreach.

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Programs must enhance the credibility of UW Health both in the community and on a national level.

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Effectiveness of the programs and services are evaluated through user surveys and performance evaluations at which time changes and improvements are made.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Clinical

Will provide all patients age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening and interpretation of clinical and laboratory data. Develops and implements age appropriate interventional plans of care including education within the parameters of their position responsibilities and licensure

JOB REQUIREMENTS

No minimum education required.

High School

or Equivalent

Preferred

B.S. degree in exercise science or related field

Preferred

Experience as a personal trainer or teaching group exercise classes

Required

1 year

teaching group exercise classes

Preferred

Current CPR/AED

Required

Certification as instructor in specialty area

Preferred

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Classes are scheduled from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Monday through Friday and on weekends

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Special events may be assigned, as needed

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This is a temporary position, with wages being paid when classes are in session (approximately 44 weeks per year)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10#

Negligible

Negligible

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Light: Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that they can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.

up to 20#

Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls.

Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight

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Medium: Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that they can also do sedentary and light work.

20-50#

10-25#

Negligible-10#

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Heavy: Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. If someone can do heavy work, we determine that they can also do medium, light, and sedentary work.

50-100#

25-50#

10-20#

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Very Heavy: Very heavy work involves lifting objects weighing more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more. If someone can do very heavy work, we determine that they can also do heavy, medium, light, and sedentary work.

Over 100#

Over 50#

Over 20#

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.