Fitness Program Assistant PTS

Associated Students•Pomona, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Fitness Manager, the Fitness Program Assistant promotes and delivers fitness programs for Campus Recreation and completes special projects related to fitness programs and services. The role involves routine and non-routine assignments requiring specialized knowledge, prior relevant experience, and moderate independent judgment and decision-making. The Fitness team operates within Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Campus Recreation at the Bronco Recreation and Intramural Complex (BRIC), offering group fitness classes, personal training, consultations, and workshops to the Cal Poly Pomona campus community. The position supports classes, clinics, workshops, events, orientations, recreation activities, and personal training services while providing customer service and helping maintain equipment and facilities. This is a student position open to eligible Cal Poly Pomona students who meet the stated enrollment, academic standing, and work eligibility requirements. The position is designated sensitive and requires a satisfactory background check before employment begins. Employees are mandated reporters under applicable California and CSU requirements. The work environment includes possible occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens; required training must be completed before duties involving potential exposure are assigned.

Requirements

Current American Red Cross First Aid, Emergency Oxygen, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications, or obtain them within 30 days of hire; ASI provides training.
Working toward a national certification in Group Fitness and/or Personal Training, such as AFAA, ACE, NASM, NSCA, or comparable.
General understanding of basic anatomy and physiology, with an emphasis on exercise.
Demonstrated leadership skills when working with peers.
Reliability, ability to work with minimal supervision, and ability to make independent decisions.
Ability to exhibit a personable, helpful, and positive attitude when interacting with BRIC members and guests.
Ability to work under general supervision and occasionally make independent decisions.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
Ability to maintain an appropriate professional appearance and work conduct.
Ability to adhere to work rules, follow directions, use time effectively, and work productively without close supervision.
Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student population and campus community.
Ability to operate a computer workstation using word processing, spreadsheet, and other computer applications.
Ability to satisfactorily complete a background check, including a criminal records check, before beginning employment.
Must be an eligible Cal Poly Pomona student with legal authorization to work in the United States.
Student employees must meet the specified minimum enrollment requirements, maintain an overall and Cal Poly Pomona GPA of at least 2.0, and be in good academic standing. Exceptions to unit-load requirements apply during summer and to students who have applied for graduation for the current term; students enrolled only in Extended University are not eligible.

Responsibilities

Assist Fitness Instructors in facilitating group fitness classes, instructional clinics, and workshops.
Assist the Fitness Manager with special events and assessment of fitness programming.
Lead equipment, facility, and program-specific orientations.
Monitor scheduled open recreation for specialized fitness training.
Assist Personal Trainers with consultations and assessments for new clients.
Provide excellent customer service and enforce program and facility policies.
Inform members about fitness-related programs and services.
Assist with small-group fitness equipment inventory and basic maintenance.
Respond to emergencies and injuries and provide care until emergency medical services arrive.
Attend required meetings, trainings, and workshops.
Perform other duties as assigned.