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How much do graduate assistant instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for graduate assistant instructor in Garner, NC is $17.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.51 and $19.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a graduate assistant instructor?

To excel as a Graduate Assistant Instructor, you generally need a solid academic background in your field, enrollment in a graduate program, and strong subject matter expertise. Familiarity with learning management systems (such as Canvas or Blackboard), grading software, and presentation tools is typically required. Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills help you effectively teach, support students, and balance academic responsibilities. These competencies are vital to foster a productive learning environment and ensure both student and personal academic success.

What is a graduate assistant instructor?

Graduate Assistant Instructors (GAIs) are graduate students employed by a university to assist with teaching responsibilities. Their duties may include leading discussion sections, grading assignments, holding office hours, and sometimes teaching undergraduate courses independently. GAIs gain valuable teaching experience while pursuing their own graduate studies. The position often provides a stipend and may include tuition benefits, making it a popular option for graduate students seeking academic careers.

What is the difference between Graduate Assistant Instructor vs Teaching Assistant?

AspectGraduate Assistant InstructorTeaching Assistant
Required CredentialsGraduate degree or enrollment in a graduate programUndergraduate or graduate student status
Work EnvironmentAcademic settings, often with teaching responsibilitiesAssist in classroom activities, labs, or grading
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, colleges, academic institutionsUniversities, colleges, academic institutions

Both roles involve supporting teaching activities within higher education. A Graduate Assistant Instructor typically holds or is pursuing a graduate degree and may have more responsibilities, including leading classes. A Teaching Assistant is usually a student assisting with instructional tasks. While both roles are common in academic settings, the Graduate Assistant Instructor often has a higher level of responsibility and requires graduate-level credentials.

What are some common challenges graduate assistant instructors face when balancing teaching duties with their own coursework or research?

Graduate Assistant Instructors often juggle multiple responsibilities such as leading classes, grading assignments, and preparing instructional materials, all while keeping up with their own graduate coursework or research. Time management and prioritization are key challenges, as it's essential to meet both teaching and academic deadlines. Clear communication with supervising faculty and effective planning can help maintain a healthy balance and reduce stress. Many universities also offer resources, such as teaching workshops and academic support services, to help graduate assistants manage these demands successfully.
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Infographic showing various Graduate Assistant Instructor job openings in Garner, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,254 per year, or $17.4 per hour.

Coordinator for Fitness and Wellness

Campbell University

Buies Creek, NC • On-site

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Campbell University rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

98th of 618 rated colleges and universities

Job description

POSITION: Coordinator for Fitness and Wellness
DEPARTMENT: Campus Recreation
STATUS: Full-Time
Position Summary:
The Coordinator of Campus Recreation for Fitness and Wellness is required to oversee and manage all aspects of the Fitness and Wellness Program at Campbell University. While jobs and expected performance are delegated to other positions, the coordinator oversees all decisions concerning group exercise classes, personal training, small group training, and other fitness and wellness programming needs. The coordinator also manages assigned special events and handles various administrative tasks. The coordinator facilitates opportunities for students to participate in fitness conferences/events on and off campus.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • University that include group exercise classes, personal training, small group training, special events, and wellness programs.
  • This position is responsible for the safety of Campbell University students and their participation in group x classes, personal training, and other fitness events and must be both proactive and reactive to all potential risks of liability.
  • This position will create policies to keep participants safe and know how to respond to emergencies and train staff to respond as well. This position must be able to make decisions as well as complete proper documentation during emergencies including accidents and incidents.
  • This position determines what group x classes are offered and the risks/liability associated with offering each format (includes scheduling over 600+ classes per year, reaching 3000+ participants)
  • The position oversees all personal training including hiring staff, lead staff working toward certifications, pairing clients and trainers, and securing all filing of client information.
  • This person is responsible for ensuring all safety measures are in place and student staff are trained on how to respond to accident and incidents and complete appropriate documentation.
  • This position is responsible for making decisions about emergencies, accidents, and incidents
  • Ensure that all Release of Liability Waivers have been complete through IMLeagues before students participate in Intramural programs
  • When not on site for programs, the position is on-call for student employees during evening and early morning hours of programs
  • This position is responsible for all aspect of the hiring, training, mentoring, and termination of all fitness employees including group exercise instructors, personal trainers, and other staff as needed (roughly 30 during the year). The position is trained and aware of all HR policies and understands the process for hiring and terminating employees including institutional and federal work study.
  • Implement methods of assessment for the fitness program and its personnel.
  • Provide leadership and directions to one graduate assistant for fitness, group exercise instructors, personal trainers, as well as other student employees as needed.
  • Stay up to date with all fitness staff certifications including CPR and First Aid, as well as any group exercise instructors' fitness certifications.
  • Develop, recruit, and teach group exercise and personal training instructor courses to interested students
  • Responsible for the marketing of current Fitness and Wellness programs.
  • Participating in long-range planning; implementation of programs and assuming other responsibilities as directed by the Director of Campus Recreation.
  • Oversee the planning and implementation of both the Fitness and Wellness program budgets to include equipment and supply needs.
  • Lead and/or assist with special events hosted by Campus Recreation, and act as a liaison between the Department of Campus Recreation and the Campbell University community.
  • Oversee equipment and supply purchases following university purchasing guidelines and maintain inventory for the Fitness and Wellness program as well as assist with the maintenance of current fitness equipment.
  • Develops the annual budget for Fitness equipment and supply needs as well as projected staffing needs based on program offerings
  • Assist in policy and procedure development, budget preparation, risk management policies, safety regulations and emergency procedures.
  • Develop policies and procedures to help mitigate liability and risk management within Fitness and Wellness.
  • Perform regular evaluations of fitness programming, report results and recommendations to Director.
  • This position will be responsible for ensuring all HR paperwork has been completed and keep accurate records and approve payroll each month for student employees.
  • Teach at least two group exercise classes per week and be readily available to substitute as needed.
  • Be an active member of NIRSA including, but not limited to, attending state, regional, and national conferences as well as presenting educational sessions at those conferences.
  • Recruit, evaluate and select dance team members each season
  • Designated scholarships for dance team members as appropriate
  • Schedule & coordinate training sessions, practices and in-game routines
  • Work with various groups in community service outings
  • Assist Athletics Marketing staff in promotion of events
  • Must maintain regular office hours and be available during those times, unless needed at events.
  • Report to the Director of Campus Recreation on appropriate topics of importance and need.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Campus Recreation.
  • Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
  • Uphold and abide by Campbell University policies and procedures, including but not limited to Title IX, and Information Security, including but not limited to; FERPA and other state and federal mandates.
  • Other job related duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred in recreation, physical education, exercise science/physiology, public health, or related field.
  • A current certification must be held from either the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), American Council on Exercise (ACE) or the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Preferred experience in implementing group fitness and personal training programs.
  • 1-3 years' experience in Campus Recreation (2 years as graduate assistant will count as 1 year of full-time experience).
  • Experience in a higher education or non-profit sector desired

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Ability to communicate effectively to all groups through both oral and written channels
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
  • Comprehensive computer skills, with the ability to learn and utilize new and emerging technology
  • Familiarity with/Knowledgeable regarding IMLeagues, WhenToWork, Connect2Concepts, and other similar Campus Recreation software's
  • Knowledge of /Proficiency with /Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and standard methods of digital communication, including web/text/chat platforms
  • Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy and discretion in dealing with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
  • Work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people.
  • Exercise independent judgment in complex, new, and/or stressful situations.
  • Manage multiple, concurrent projects, and meet set deadlines
  • Adaptability, flexibility and a willingness to work in a changing environment
  • Ability to work regular evening or weekend hours
  • This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity and the ability to work within the Christian mission of Campbell University.

To Apply For This Position:
Campbell University is unable to accept paper or email applications. Interested parties may submit their candidacy by clicking on the "Apply Now" button, or, if you are viewing this posting via an outside source, visit us online at http://www.campbell.edu/employment/ to apply. IMPORTANT: A cover letter, CV, or resume, and contact information for three professional references are requested as part of the application process. Applications without these attachments may be considered incomplete. If you have any questions, or if you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing an application for employment contact the Human Resources Department at 910-893-1256 or email employment@campbell.edu. Campbell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Campbell University maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Accordingly, the University is committed to administering all educational and employment activities without discrimination as to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ethnicity or national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, protected veteran and military status and any other characteristic protected by law, except where appropriate and authorized by law. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; upgrading; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.
Employees and applicants of Campbell University will not be subjected to any form of harassment or discrimination for exercising rights protected by, or because of their participation in, an investigation or compliance review related to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, or any other federal or state nondiscrimination law, rule, or regulation.
Campbell University also maintains affirmative action programs to implement our equal employment opportunity policy. Employees or applicants who wish to review appropriate portions of these affirmative action programs may schedule an appointment to do so by contacting Human Resources at the Buies Creek campus, during normal business hours.

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