Recruitment of Group Fitness Instructors is unique to each program. Students with previous experience and certification in teaching Group Fitness classes are encouraged to apply at any time. Proper qualifications may expedite the hiring and training process and eliminate the need for the audition process.

All Group Fitness staff are required to maintain current CPR certification.

If you are interesting in applying, please contact Lori Devine (608) 262-4268 or devine@recsports.wisc.edu

Tryouts are usually held every fall semester, consisting of a 2-tiered audition process. Level 1 participants take a class led by a staff instructor and are evaluated on their performance. Successful candidates move on to Level 2 where they teach a micro-fitness class to a small group of peers and are evaluate on their teaching abilities. Individuals who pass Level 2 are admitted to the Group Fitness training program. *Visit the Tryouts page to sign-up for Floor Tryouts.*

Tryouts are scheduled on average once per year. This consists of a 1-tier system where applicants participate in a cycle class led by an instructor and are evaluated on their performance. Successful candidates move into the training program.

Applicants to the Aqua Program begin with an interview with the Fitness Director. Applicants are required to obtain a letter of recommendation from a water fitness instructor. Successful applicants are admitted to the Midwest Aquatics Fitness Association Certification Program. The Certification clinic is held two times per year, every January and June. There will be a written and practical exam used to recruit water fitness staff.

Applications are accepted year-round. Usually the recruitment and training process is held in the spring. Individuals with prior pilates or yoga experience are strongly encouraged to apply.