On-Call Group Exercise Fitness Instructor

Santa Clara University•Santa Clara, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Recreation or their designee, the On-Call Fitness Instructor will instruct Group Exercise fitness class or classes as scheduled each quarter at the Pat Malley Fitness and Recreation Center. Campus Recreation is committed to the Jesuit ideal of educating the whole person- body, mind, and spirit. Campus Recreation seeks to fulfill this commitment by providing services that enrich the lives of the SCU community through a broad scope of recreational, educational, and competitive programming.

Requirements

Current nationally recognized Group Exercise Certification from one of the following: National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM), American Council of Exercise (ACE), American Fitness Aerobic Association (AFFA), Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) and/or additional specialized certifications.
Current CPR/AED & First Aid certification (no online CPR/AED & First Aid certification accepted) or willingness to get certified within 30-days of hiring.
Basic computer skills required.
Ability to effectively communicate with fitness class participants.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop effective, engaging, and motivating class formats accompanied by fun and appropriate playlists.
Build class attendance and offer alternative movements/positions to accommodate all fitness levels.
Listen to members, answer questions, and engage in conversations before and after classes.
Provide class/classes in various campus locations for special events as needed.
Ensure the safety of all class participants.
Educate class participants on correct form and alternative moves during fitness routine as needed.
Maintain a clean, and safe environment for participants.
Teach between one and four one-hour fitness classes each week.
Provide a positive public relations and policy education to participants.
Attend and contribute to all in-services, staff trainings, and meetings as scheduled.
Provide a friendly, welcoming, inclusive, service-oriented environment.
Ensure a safe and responsible fitness program at all times.
Represent Campus Recreation in a professional manner at all times.
Assist with creating a culture of sustainability for the Campus Recreation program and campus by helping to fashion a more just, humane, and sustainable world.