Part-Time Group Fitness Instructor

University of California System•San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

Why join our Team? We are passionate fitness professionals dedicated to "making life better" for the UC students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community. UCSF is recognized globally for innovation in health science. Be a part of our mission to enrich the human spirt and quality of life. Not only are you surrounded by the beauty and expansion of UCSF campuses, but you are also embraced by diversity and the unity of our members. Your opportunities with UCSF Fitness and Recreation provide you with a supportive and engaging work environment, a dynamic fitness team, and the opportunity to enrich others. Included is access to the fitness centers with state-of-the-art equipment, shuttle transportation, and a competitive pay rate based upon experience UCSF Fitness and Recreation inspires growth and health on the UCSF campus through fitness, community, and play. The Group Fitness unit is an integral part of Fitness and Recreation and provides customer service while ensuring participants participate in Group Fitness instruction in a safe environment. The Group Fitness Instructor works under direct supervision of the Group Fitness Manager and is responsible for carrying out the day-to-day operations of the Fitness unit, which includes customer service, creating and following lesson plans and providing quality instruction to all program participants. Note: This is a limited position and ends 1 year from date of hire, with potential to renew annually.

Requirements

American Red Cross CPR
Specialty certification where applicable (Les Mills, Spinning, Yoga, Pilates mat, Barre,Tai Chi, Feldenkrais, QiGong)
Working knowledge of program activity practices and procedures.
Verbal and written communication skills in the English language, active listening, dynamic flexibility, critical thinking, multi-task and time management skills.
Ability to exercise independent sound judgment and employ reasoning skills.
Client service minded, entrepreneurial spirit and creative thinking skills.
Ability to successfully pass FBI and DOJ Criminal Check.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a Group Exercise instructor.
Knowledge of campus policies and procedures.
Basic skills in computer programs relevant to job duties.
Nationally recognized Group Exercise instructor certification

Responsibilities

Prepare curriculum and teach group fitness classes.
Complete ancillary administrative records and assist with promotions.
Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
Attend staff meetings and in-house training as required.
Annually, contribute to the assessment of the class and personal performance evaluation.
Remain current in industry standards prescribed by supervisor.
Behave in a professional manner, work as a team player and adhere to facility policies.