Student Fitness Instructor

Associated Students, Inc.; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Associated Students, Inc. is seeking Fitness Instructors based at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, to lead group exercise and instructional classes.

You will develop lesson plans, supervise participants, and deliver engaging sessions across multiple formats while maintaining safety and quality service. Applicants must be Cal Poly students with required unit loads, CPR/First Aid certification, and strong communication skills; experience with indoor cycling, yoga, or dance is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled student at Cal Poly with a minimum of 6 units; grads 4 units.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and exercise program implementation.
• First Aid and CPR certification required; strong planning and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and supervise participants in instructional sessions and adapt formats.

Responsibilities

• Supervise class participants and lead exercise/instructional sessions.
• Develop class lesson plans and stay familiar with class formats.
• Attend mandatory meetings and maintain prompt attendance for shifts.
• Provide quality customer service and maintain safe instructional areas.
• Uphold ASI policies and support student development initiatives.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Exercise programming

Class supervision

Diversity awareness

Planning skills

Education

Enrollment at Cal Poly (6+ units undergrad; 4 units for grad)

Instructor certification or prior training

Tools

First Aid and CPR Certification

Job description

Definition and Purpose

Under the supervision of the Assistant Coordinator - Fitness Programs, 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 class lesson plans, being familiar with various styles of class formats offered, supervising class participants, and leading instructional sessions.

ASI is committed to supporting the aspirations of the University Learning Objectives. Our employees are expected to make reasoned decisions based on ethics, respect for diversity, and an awareness of issues of sustainability. Additionally they will work productively as individuals and in groups while communicating effectively.

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

Educational Requirements and Qualifying Experience

• Must be a currently enrolled student at Cal Poly with a minimum of 6 units. Graduate students must carry 4 units.
• 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 and CPR 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.

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

May require early morning, late night, weekend and holiday availability.

Experience instructing Indoor Cycling, Yoga, & Dance is preferred.

Location:Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA.

The Associated Students, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Date revised: 01/16/2026