"Group Exercise Instructor"

About the Department:

The Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center opened in September 1999 and is one of the largest facilities of its type in Northern Virginia. Located on the Science and Technology campus in Prince William County of George Mason University, the 110,000 square foot facility features a 50-meter competition pool; leisure pool; whirlpool; locker facilities and family locker rooms; gymnasium with two practice courts; cardiovascular and strength training equipment; group fitness, mind/body and spin studios; three racquetball/activity courts; community room and classroom, and outdoor field and sand volleyball court.

About the Position:

Group Exercise Instructors lead a variety of exercise classes, ranging from large to small groups.

Required Qualifications:

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Open to all modalities, including Les Mills, aqua and aqua yoga, Pilates, Barre, cycle, dance, general conditioning, kettle-bell/high-intensity interval training (HIIT), Tai Chi, and cardio classes;
• Dynamic, positive, energetic, dependable, and flexible; and
• Available evenings and weekends.

Professional Fitness certifications; CPR, First Aid, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications; and an audition is required.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Group Exercise Instructor at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter (optional) and resume for review.

Posting Open Date: January 16, 2026
Posting Close Date: February 20, 2026

Department: Regional Campuses - Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center
Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage
Job Type: Part-Time
Work Schedule: Varies
Location: Manassas, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes