Campus Recreation hires fully certified group fitness instructors and personal trainers.
UNL students are eligible to get certified by taking a 10 week, two credit hour course and completing an exam.
August 25-October 29
Become a Group Fitness Instructor
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-10:45 a.m.
FITN-113N: Group Exercise Instructor Prep
The 10-week course provides theoretical knowledge and practical skills in preparation for the ACE national certification exam in group fitness instruction. Group fitness graduate assistants and veteran instructors will train you in mastering your instructor skills. After the course, take and pass the ACE exam to be eligible to work for Campus Recreation as a group fitness instructor.
To enroll on MyRed, search "Rec-Fitness" as the subject and select FITN-113.
Spring class dates will be posted later this fall.
August 25-October 29
Become a Personal Trainer
All sections full for Fall 2026
FITN-222: Intro to Personal Training
This 10-week course provides theoretical knowledge and practical skills in preparation for the NSCA certification exam in personal training. Upon passing the NSCA exam, students would be eligible to work for Campus Recreation as a personal trainer. After the course, students may choose to complete the personal training development program, where you can train mock clients to build experience in personal training.
To enroll on MyRed, search "Rec-Fitness" as the subject and select FITN-222.
Spring class dates will be posted later this fall.