Intermittent Fitness Instructor

Cal Poly Associated Students, Inc

San Luis Obispo (CA)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 44,000

Part time

3 hours ago

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Job summary

Cal Poly Associated Students, Inc seeks a Fitness Instructor to teach a variety of group exercise classes at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA. You will develop lesson plans, supervise participants, and lead sessions, ensuring safety and high-quality instruction.

This role requires certification, strong organization, and excellent communication; willingness to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Qualifications

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, muscular function and exercise program implementation.
Professional instructor certification or prior training.
Excellent organization and planning skills.
Strong oral and written communication abilities.
First Aid, CPR and AED certification required.
Ability to work with diverse populations and those with special needs.
Extensive knowledge of classes being taught and current trends.
Experience supervising participants in instructional settings.
Ability to learn new formats and continue education.

Responsibilities

Supervise class participants and lead exercise sessions.
Develop individual lesson plans and be familiar with class formats.
Attend mandatory meetings, workshops, and retreats.
Provide quality customer service to staff and customers.
Maintain good attendance and follow absence procedures.
Enforce ASI policies and maintain instructional area.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Instructor certification

Planning skills

Communication skills

First Aid/CPR/AED

Diversity awareness

Class knowledge

Learning new formats

Continuing education

Supervisory experience

Education

Instructor certification

First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

Job description

Definition and Purpose

Under the supervision of the Coordinator - Fitness & Wellness the Fitness Instructors teach a variety of classes currently offered within the Group Exercise and Instructional Class Program. The staff is responsible for developing individual lesson plans, being familiar with various styles of class formats offered, supervising class participants, and leading instructional sessions.

This position is based at the Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Requirements

Educational and Qualifying Experience, Skills, Licenses, Credentials

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, muscular function, exercise program implementation, safe group exercise, or instructional procedures and use of related class materials and/or equipment.
Professional instructor certification in related field or prior training.
Ability to be highly organized and have good planning skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
First Aid, CPR and AED Certification required.
Ability to work with diverse populations and those with special limitations or needs.
Extensive knowledge of classes being taught.
Understanding of current trends in area of expertise
Previous experience in supervising and meeting participants in an instructional environment.
Ability to learn new formats.
Consistent attendance at continuing education workshops, lectures, and conferences.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise class participants.
Lead exercise/instructional sessions/classes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain familiarity with evacuation plan for work area
Attend all mandatory meetings, workshops, and retreats
Provide quality customer service for all staff and customers
Maintain prompt hours and follow absence procedures
Maintain a working relationship with staff and co-workers
Adhere to and enforce all ASI departmental policies and procedures
Commitment to student development and leadership
Maintain instructional area at all times

Other Duties and Responsibilities

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in ASI policy as a condition of their employment.
Other duties as assigned.

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. ASI will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current ASI employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Period of Employment

Employment with this organization is of an "at will" nature, which means that the employee may resign at any time and ASI may discharge the employee at any time with or without cause.

Compensation and Hours

Hourly Pay Range: $18.00 per hour-32.00 per hour for instruction time, $16.90 per hour - $16.90 per hour for training and meeting time
Hourly Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour-$32.00 per hour based on experience for instruction time, $16.90 per hour for training and meeting time

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