Become a Group Fitness Instructor
Become a certified fitness instructor by obtaining a group fitness certification. RecWell hosts certifications on campus and offers online certifications where applicable. All NCAA-accredited certifications are accepted.
Steps for becoming a fitness instructor
- Obtain a fitness certification for the relevant class type.
- Scholarships will open in Fall of 2026.
- Submit an application
- Selected applicants will be invited to schedule an audition with the fitness team
- Participate in new instructor training
- This training period will last for one semester and includes mandatory bi-weekly educational workshops and team-teaching with a mentor instructor
- Inspire our Active Terp community by leading classes independently
Upcoming Certifications
The next training hosted at RecWell will be in Fall 2026
Interested individuals may register for a training independently here.
The next training hosted at RecWell will be in Fall 2026
Interested individuals may register for a training independently here.
UBOX is offered as an online certification.
Participants can register online and use code:
UBOX_UMD for a $50 registration discount.
The next training hosted at RecWell will be in Fall 2026
Interested individuals may register for a training independently here.
The next training hosted at RecWell will be in Fall 2026
Interested individuals may register for a training independently through:
- Cycle Fusion
- Schwinn Cycle
- Spinning
- NETA Cycle
The next training hosted at RecWell will be in Fall 2026
Participants can also register for an online option, such as:
The next training hosted at RecWell will be in Fall 2026
Interested individuals may register for a training independently here.
Other Certifications
FAQs
We are always looking forward to receiving applications from credentialed instructors. If you already have a certification please submit your application with RecWell Student Employment.
Yes, we offer scholarships for the full and partial cost of certifications. Scholarships are offered once annually in the Fall semester. The current application can be found here and closes on September 20th.
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