Fitness Instructor I PTS

Work Schedule: 1-6 hours per week; shifts based on operational need of the organization. This position will work primarily on campus with the potential of performing some work hours remotely (from home).  

OVERVIEW 

Established in 1963, Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) is a non-profit corporation guided by a student board and managed by full-time professional staff. ASI is 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 over 26,000 students, 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 employees exhibit our values of integrity, honor, dedication, loyalty, and respect in every interaction with each other, our students, the campus community, and guests of Cal Poly Pomona.   

The Bronco Recreation and Intramural Complex (BRIC) opened on the Cal Poly Pomona campus in late September 2014. 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 Fitness Manager, the Fitness Instructor I is responsible for leading group fitness classes and promoting the fitness program at the Bronco Recreation and Intramural Complex (BRIC). The Fitness Instructor I 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 virtual and 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
• Report accurate class participation numbers, as directed
• Assist with special events as assigned
• Maintain current knowledge of other ASI and Campus Recreation programs and services
• Maintain open communication with the 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 

• Current American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED certification
• Ability to teach one or more formats including but not limited to Strength/Tone, Spinning™, Yoga, Pilates, Kickboxing, Aerobic/Dance or specialized instruction including varying dance formats, martial arts, or other recreational activities
• Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with an ethnically diverse and culturally pluralistic student population and campus community
• Minimum of 3 months teaching experience (internships and co-teaching experience considered) 
• Minimum of 1 of the following certifications or specialty trainings:
  • Hold a current Group Fitness Instructor certification from a nationally recognized fitness organization such as the AFAA, ACE ACSM or comparable
  • Hold a current specialty training or workshop certification from nationally recognized organizations such as Spinning®, Zumba®, Beachbody LIVE, TRX, Yoga Alliance, or comparable 
• Instructional experience and/or specialized training in non-group fitness formats such as dance, martial arts, or other recreational activity will be considered in lieu of a nationally recognized fitness certification
• 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:   

Cal Poly Pomona is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. Please refer to the link below for policy information.  http://www.calstate.edu/EO/EO-1108.html  

COVID-19 VACCINATION 

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