Fitness & Wellness

Passionate about health, wellness, and motivating others? Join our Fitness & Wellness team! 

Fitness & Wellness offers a multitude of opportunities for GVSU students and staff to continue to grow their professional toolbox and gain valuable hands-on experience within the fitness industry. As a Fitness & Wellness team member, you will have the opportunity to: 

• Inspire and motivate fellow students and community members. 
• Gain valuable leadership and public speaking experience. 
• Share your passion for fitness and wellness. 
• Help create an inclusive and supportive recreation environment.

Plus we offer flexible scheduling around your academic commitments!

let's start your fitness career

Group Fitness Instructors lead engaging and inclusive fitness classes that inspire participants of all experience levels to stay active, build confidence, and achieve their wellness goals. Instructors create a welcoming environment, provide safe and effective exercise guidance, and help foster a vibrant campus community through movement and connection. 

Whether teaching strength, cycling, yoga, dance fitness, or other formats, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact while developing leadership, communication, and teaching skills.

As a Personal Trainer, you'll work one-on-one and in small groups with clients to help them achieve their health and fitness goals through personalized workout programs, motivation, and ongoing support. You'll build meaningful connections, educate clients on safe and effective exercise techniques, and empower them to develop lifelong wellness habits. 

This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while gaining valuable experience in coaching, communication, leadership, and fitness program design.

Event Staff play a key role in creating safe, welcoming, and memorable experiences for participants at recreational programs and special events. Responsibilities may include event setup and teardown, participant check-in, customer service, equipment management, and providing on-site support throughout events. 

This position offers a fun, team-oriented environment where you'll develop valuable skills in communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and event operations while helping bring campus activities to life.

As a Desk Staff Member, you'll be the first point of contact for guests, helping create a welcoming and positive experience in our facilities. You'll assist with customer service, membership and program inquiries, facility access, and daily operations. 

This role is a great opportunity to develop professional skills in communication, problem-solving, organization, and customer service while contributing to a vibrant and inclusive campus recreation environment.

Fitness & Wellness interns gain hands-on experience supporting programs and initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles across campus. Interns assist with fitness programming, wellness outreach and engagement efforts, educational workshops, special events, and program administration. 

This role provides valuable opportunities to develop skills in program planning, leadership, communication, health promotion, and event coordination while making a positive impact on the well-being of the campus community.

Instructor for Mindful Movement Yoga. 

Major: Environmental and Sustainable Studies

Fun fact: I love going on hikes and going outside!

Instructor for Total Body Strength and Women On Weights. 

Major: Health and Physical Wellness

Fun Fact: I can walk on stilts!

Instructor for DJ Spin. 

Major: Elementary Education

Fun fact: My goal is to someday write and illustrate a children's picture book.

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Instructor for POP Pilates. 

Major: Advertising & PR

Fun fact: I'm terrified of windmills!

My name is Frankie, and I’m a NASM-Certified Personal Trainer and Performance Enhancement Specialist, as well as a powerlifter with the GVSU Strength Club. I focus on smart, performance-driven training to help people get stronger and more resilient.

Major: Exercise Science

Fun Fact: I like to play cards!

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Major: Nursing

Fun fact: When I'm nervous I sing the The National anthem

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Hey, I’m Lola Smith! Looking to get into the gym while feeling comfortable and confident? I'm the trainer for you! I’m a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and a Women On Weights coach, looking to make all my clients and participants feel like their best selves!

Major: Exercise Science

Fun Fact: I am part of the Equestrian Club!

Instructor for Barre. 

Major: Psychology and Exercise Science 

Fun Fact: I competed in a national award winning show choir all four years of high school!

Instructor for Heavybag Kickboxing, Flow & Glow Yoga, Spin & Stretch, Power Pedal, and Laker Lift. 

Major: Exercise Science

Fun Fact: I am a barista and a coffee addict!

Instructor for Bootycamp. 

Major: Marketing

Fun Fact: I love to travel!

Major: Biomedical Science

Fun fact: I enjoy spending time at the beach!

Instructor for Build & Burn and Strength & HIIT. 

Major: Supply Chain Management

Fun Fact: I am from a beach town. 

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Instructor for Synergy. 

Career: Children's Protective Services Supervisor with the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services

Favorite food: Beef rice

Fun fact: I enjoy taking tap dance classes. 

Instructor for Joy Ride. 

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Instructor for Throwback Ride. 

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Certifications include SPIN® , TRX®, Yoga, Wellness Coach, and Certified Personal Trainer (C-PT). 

Certifications include Yoga, Certified Personal Trainer (C-PT), General GX, and Strength. 

Certifications include Certified Personal Trainer (C-PT). 

Certifications include General GX instruction.