Dance Instructor

Associated Students Inc; Pomona (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Associated Students, Inc. at Cal Poly Pomona invites a part-time Dance Instructor to lead on-site group fitness classes at the BRIC, with occasional remote work.

You will deliver safe and engaging workouts, maintain certifications, and support campus wellness initiatives for our student community. The role requires previous dance instruction experience and a customer-service mindset, with priority given to applicants who are ACE certified or willing to obtain CPR/AED and First Aid credentials.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months customer service experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of dance instruction experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with an ethnically diverse and culturally pluralistic student population and campus community.
• ACE Group Fitness Certification Preferred.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete a background check (including a criminal records check).

Responsibilities

• Lead in person (at the BRIC) structured group activities and/or fitness classes appropriate for varying levels of physical fitness and experience.
• Arrive on time to scheduled class or clinic; ensure that classes begin and end on time.
• Clean and organize studio (including equipment used) after each group fitness class.
• Ensure proper check-in of participants for instructional clinics and fee-based programs.
• Enforce fitness studio and BRIC policies.
• Attend trainings, meetings, and workshops as required.
• Maintain relevant certifications including CPR/AED and First Aid, and specialized certifications if applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Dance instruction

ACE Group Fitness Certification

CPR/AED

First Aid

Tools

CPR/AED

First Aid

Job description

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Dance Instructor

Pomona, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1949

Work Schedule: Varies 1-6 hours per week, not to exceed 20. Shifts based on the organization's operational needs. This position will work primarily on campus with the potential of performing some work hours remotely (from home).

OVERVIEW

Associated Students, Inc. employs student-focused professionals with equity-mindsets. Established in 1963, ASI is a non-profit corporation guided by a student board and managed by full-time professional staff. ASI is considered a part of the Cal Poly Pomona Division of Student Affairs with a dashed reporting line to Administrative Affairs. ASI serves the entire campus population, including over27,000students, by providing opportunities for student engagement, student employment, and a multitude of programs and services such as recreation and wellness, student union and activities, student government, and childcare. ASI operational support areas include human resources, financial services, information technology, facilities management, and marketing. ASI is engaged in the work of being a learning organization. Currently, the guiding ideas of the organization are “under construction” as the team re-imagines its vision, mission, and core values. ASI is looking for dynamic team members who value team learning, co-creation, and adaptability to best serve the needs of our students.

As an evolving learning organization, ASI is human-centered and strives to live its values of care and growth. The purpose of ASI is to transform lives, and its vision will be co-developed through the teamwork of staff. With a commitment to learning, continuous improvement, and innovation, ASI is looking for a dynamic team member who supports team learning, co-creation, radical candor, psychological safety, growth mindset, and lives out equity, diversity, and inclusion practices.

The Fitness team within ASI Campus Recreation strives to bring a wide range of program offerings within the BRIC. From hosting over 40 free group fitness classes per week to our personal training services provided by our nationally certified staff, Fitness offers something for everyone in our campus community. Our consultation services provide an entry point for those beginning their fitness journey and our specialized workshops provide deeper knowledge at a competitive industry price. Through our programs, partnerships, and services to the campus community, Fitness brings an entry way for our Broncos to create lasting habits of health and wellness that will bolster their experiences within CPP and beyond.

POSITION DEFINITION

Under minimal supervision from the Group Fitness Supervisor & Fitness Manager, the Fitness Instructor is responsible for leading group fitness classes and promoting the fitness program at the Bronco Recreation and Intramural Complex (BRIC). The Fitness Instructor is responsible for offering safe, effective, and fun exercise formats in a group setting and performs skilled tasks requiring advanced certification, specialized knowledge, prior relevant experience, and considerable independent judgment and decision-making.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Lead in person (at the BRIC) structured group activities and/or fitness classes appropriate for varying levels of physical fitness and experience
• Arrive on time to scheduled class or clinic; ensure that classes begin and end on time
• Clean and organize studio (including equipment used) after each group fitness class
• Ensure proper check-in of participants for instructional clinics and fee-based programs
• Enforce fitness studio and BRIC policies
• Assist with special events as assigned
• Maintain current knowledge of other ASI and Campus Recreation programs and services
• Maintain open communication with the Group Fitness Supervisor & Fitness Manager
• Attend trainings, meetings, and workshops as required
• Maintain relevant certifications including CPR/AED and First Aid, and specialized certifications if applicable
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3 months customer service experience
• Minimum of 1 year of dance instruction experience
• Demonstrated ability to work with an ethnically diverse and culturally pluralistic student population and campus community
• ACE Group Fitness Certification Preferred
• Ability to satisfactorily complete a background check (including a criminal records check)

POSITION SENSITIVITY

Based on the duties and responsibilities of this position, this position has been designated to be a sensitive position with access to sensitive data.A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can begin employment with Associated Students, Inc., Cal Poly Pomona. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current ASI employees who apply for this position.

BACKGROUND CHECK

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with Associated Students, Inc., Cal Poly Pomona. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current ASI employees who apply for this position.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

Employment with ASI is open to any Cal Poly Pomona student who is eligible to work and has the legal right to work in the United States. In addition, student employees must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 6.0 units (undergraduate) and 4.0 units (graduate), international student employees must be enrolled in a minimum of 12.0 units (undergraduate) and 6.0 units (graduate) at the end of the add-drop period. Student employees are required to have a minimum overall and Cal Poly Pomona GPA of 2.0 and be in good academic standing with the University. Individuals enrolled only in Extended University are not eligible for hire. Exceptions to the unit load requirement are allowed during the summer term and for students who have applied for graduation for the current term.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear; manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and verbal communication; use of office equipment: telephones, calculator, copier and fax. Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and lift up to 45 pounds.

MANDATED REPORTING REQUIREMENT

In compliance with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and the CSU Executive Order 1083, each ASI employee is designated as a mandated reporter and is required to sign an Acknowledgment of Mandated Reporter Status and Legal Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect.

SYSTEMWIDE SMOKE AND TOBACCO FREE ENVIRONMENT EO 1108:

CSU, along with Associated Students Inc., strongly recommends all staff who are physically accessing campus facilities or programs to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes obtaining a COVID-19 booster dose. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/11030468/latest .