ACE, AFAA, etc.). Minimum Qualifications Experience teaching fitness in a group setting. Summary Plans and leads RecFitness classes in an enthusiastic and motivating way, while using safe activities ...
ACE, AFAA, etc.). Minimum Qualifications Experience teaching fitness in a group setting. Summary Plans and leads RecFitness classes in an enthusiastic and motivating way, while using safe activities ...
Group Fitness Instructor
Hudson, MA · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Quick apply
Group Fitness Instructor
Hudson, MA · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Group Fitness Instructor
Verona, NJ · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Quick apply
Group Fitness Instructor
Verona, NJ · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Group Fitness Instructor
Schenectady, NY · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Quick apply
Group Fitness Instructor
Schenectady, NY · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Group Fitness Instructor
Somerset, NJ · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Quick apply
Group Fitness Instructor
Somerset, NJ · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Group Fitness Instructor - Supplemental
Rochester, MN · On-site
$24.55 - $35.65/hr
AFAA, ACE, ACSM, NETA or equivalent. If teaching Yoga; 200 plus hour Yoga certification required. If teaching Pilates; Pilates certification required.A minimum of two years instructing is preferred.
Group Fitness Instructor - Supplemental
Rochester, MN · On-site
$24.55 - $35.65/hr
AFAA, ACE, ACSM, NETA or equivalent. If teaching Yoga; 200 plus hour Yoga certification required. If teaching Pilates; Pilates certification required.A minimum of two years instructing is preferred.
Group Fitness Instructor
Lynn, MA · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Quick apply
Group Fitness Instructor
Lynn, MA · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Group Fitness Instructor
Woodbridge, NJ · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Quick apply
Group Fitness Instructor
Woodbridge, NJ · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Group Fitness Instructor - (non-Zumba)
East Longmeadow, MA · On-site
$20 - $32/hr
Requirements: * experience teaching strength, cardio, or HIIT based classes * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a 200 hour Yoga certification * Valid CPR/AED Certification to ...
Quick apply
Group Fitness Instructor - (non-Zumba)
East Longmeadow, MA · On-site
$20 - $32/hr
Requirements: * experience teaching strength, cardio, or HIIT based classes * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a 200 hour Yoga certification * Valid CPR/AED Certification to ...
Group Fitness Instructor
Southington, CT · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Quick apply
Group Fitness Instructor
Southington, CT · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Group Fitness Instructor
Malden, MA · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Quick apply
Group Fitness Instructor
Malden, MA · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Group Fitness Instructor
Newark, DE · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Quick apply
Group Fitness Instructor
Newark, DE · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Group Fitness Instructor
East Brunswick, NJ · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Quick apply
Group Fitness Instructor
East Brunswick, NJ · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Group Fitness Instructor
Ocean, NJ · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Quick apply
Group Fitness Instructor
Ocean, NJ · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Group Fitness Instructor
Syracuse, NY · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Quick apply
Group Fitness Instructor
Syracuse, NY · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Group Fitness Instructor
Troy, NY · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Quick apply
Group Fitness Instructor
Troy, NY · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Group Fitness Instructor
Harrisburg, PA · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Quick apply
Group Fitness Instructor
Harrisburg, PA · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Group Fitness Instructor
Roslindale, MA · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Quick apply
Group Fitness Instructor
Roslindale, MA · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Group Fitness Instructor
New City, NY · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Quick apply
Group Fitness Instructor
New City, NY · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Group Fitness Instructor
Langhorne, PA · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Quick apply
Group Fitness Instructor
Langhorne, PA · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
Requirements: * a Group Fitness certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM. * a current ZUMBA certification * a 200 hour Yoga certification * a Schwinn or Spinning certification * Valid CPR/AED ...
Afaa information
See salary details
$14.90 - $15.28
3% of jobs
$15.28 - $15.65
3% of jobs
$15.65 - $16.02
12% of jobs
$16.22 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$16.02 - $16.39
13% of jobs
$16.39 - $16.76
6% of jobs
The median wage is $17.13 / hr.
$16.76 - $17.13
13% of jobs
$17.13 - $17.50
6% of jobs
$17.50 - $17.88
13% of jobs
$18.05 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$17.88 - $18.25
13% of jobs
$18.25 - $18.62
6% of jobs
$18.62 - $18.99
12% of jobs
$14
$17
$18
How much do afaa jobs pay per hour?
What is an AFAA?
An AFAA job typically refers to a fitness professional certified by the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). These professionals may work as personal trainers, group fitness instructors, or other fitness-related roles. Their responsibilities include designing workout programs, leading fitness classes, and helping clients achieve their health and fitness goals. Many AFAA-certified professionals work in gyms, studios, or as independent trainers.
What are the typical daily responsibilities of an AFAA certified group fitness instructor?
As an AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor, your day-to-day responsibilities will include designing well-structured class plans, leading group exercise sessions, and ensuring participant safety by providing proper modifications and coaching correct technique. You'll often prepare music playlists, set up and maintain exercise equipment, and motivate participants to help them achieve their fitness objectives. Additionally, you may spend time interacting with clients before and after classes, gathering feedback, and continuously updating your knowledge on the latest fitness trends. Working closely with gym staff and sometimes collaborating with personal trainers and wellness professionals also forms a key part of the role.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the AFAA position, and why are they important?
To thrive as an AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) Certified Group Fitness Instructor, you need a solid understanding of fitness principles, exercise physiology, and class instruction techniques, typically backed by an AFAA certification and CPR/AED credential. Familiarity with fitness equipment, group exercise formats, and music-mixing systems is essential for effective class delivery. Motivational energy, strong communication, and adaptability are standout soft skills for maintaining participant engagement and managing diverse class dynamics. These skills are crucial for creating safe, dynamic, and enjoyable workout experiences that encourage ongoing participation and achievement of fitness goals.
What are the most commonly searched types of Afaa jobs?
The most popular types of Afaa jobs are:
What states have the most Afaa jobs?
States with the most job openings for Afaa jobs include:
What job categories do people searching Afaa jobs look for?
The top searched job categories for Afaa jobs are:

Group Fitness Instructor (Non-Certified, Part-Time, Non-Benefits Eligible)
Columbus, MS • On-site
Part-time
Re-posted 12 hours ago
Job description
Position Information
Click here to view Salary Grade
Position Title
Group Fitness Instructor (Non-Certified, Part-Time, Non-Benefits Eligible)
Unit Name
Campus Recreation
Salary Grade
1
Number of Months
12 months
Full-time or Part-time
Part-Time
Hours per week
1-5
Proposed Annual Salary, Hourly Rate or One-time payment
This is a non-benefits eligible position which is paid an hourly rate based on hours worked.
Essential Duties
Plans and leads RecFitness classes in an enthusiastic and motivating way, while using safe activities geared towards each participant's fitness level. Group fitness certification preferred (i.e. ACE, AFAA, etc.).
Minimum Qualifications
Experience teaching fitness in a group setting.
Job Description Summary
Plans and leads RecFitness classes in an enthusiastic and motivating way, while using safe activities geared towards each participant's fitness level. Group fitness certification preferred (i.e. ACE, AFAA, etc.).
Hours of Availability
Background Check Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.
Requisition Detail Information
Requisition Number
FY20772NF
Open Date
07/09/2026
Will this job have a specific close date?
No
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach any fitness certification that you currently have.
About Mississippi University for Women
Sourced by ZipRecruiter
Industry
Colleges, universities, and professional schools
Company size
201 - 500 Employees
Headquarters location
Columbus, MS, US
Year founded
1884