Group Exercise Program - Instructor

Job Title

Group Exercise Instructor

Department:

Student Recreation Center (SRC)

Reports to:

  Fitness & Wellness Coordinator

Pay Rate:

$18.90 per hour

Hours:

This is a part-time (20 hours/week), position with expected hours to be worked during business hours of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

Job Summary:

The Group Fitness Instructor may support a variety of formats based on operational needs. At this time, we are specifically seeking a SPIN/Cycle Group Instructor.  Candidates must be available to teach one of the listed time slots. Availability for both is preferred.   

The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for preparing, performing, and leading safe, enjoyable, and effective group exercise classes within the Titan Student Recreation Center (SRC).  Classes are composed of students, faculty, and staff of California State University Fullerton (CSUF) and CSUF auxiliary organizations on the CSUF campus.  The instructor will serve as a resource to educate members on various aspects of fitness and wellness and is responsible for ensuring the uncompromised safety of all class members, regardless of the members’ fitness level(s) and/or experience.  This position will receive direction, guidance, and class assignments as appropriate by the Fitness and Wellness Coordinator of Titan Student Recreation Center (SRC).

** Note: As part of the selection process, candidates will participate in a Teaching Audition to demonstrate their instructional approach and engagement style. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead fitness classes by demonstrating each exercise, performing the workout/routine along with the participants, incorporating use of cueing, tempo, safe transitional movements from one exercise to another, and any necessary modifications for participants.
• Instruct group exercise format according to class schedule and adhere to company standards.
• Properly prepare for each class by choosing appropriate and relevant music (sound system will be provided), rehearsing the workout template, and preparing the studio layout prior to teaching each class.
• Conduct necessary prep, set-up and post class duties
• Engage all participants in group fitness classes in a safe, fun, and progressive manner.
• Maintain productive, professional, and collaborative relationships with fellow instructors and co-workers.
• Educate participants on proper form, anatomy, and modification of movements when needed.
• Explain and enforce safety rules and proper usage of exercise equipment used during class.
• Monitor any equipment use and ensure equipment/supplies are returned at end of class.
• Maintain accurate records of class attendance.
• Classes offered: Zumba, Yoga, Spin/Cycle, Barre, Guts, Butts & Thighs, variety of dance and martial arts
• Other duties as assigned

Customer Service & Collaboration:

• Establishes and maintains working relationships with various A.S. and University departments

Safety:

• Ensures all operations are conducted with safety of staff and customers as first priority, and in accordance with the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan and other safety policies.
• Reports accidents to supervisor and reviews changes required to avoid reoccurrence.
• Reports maintenance problems and/or broken and unsafe equipment to the appropriate party or supervisor immediately

Requirements:

Must be a currently enrolled California State University Fullerton student in good academic standing

Trainings:

• Must complete:
  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Campus Health and Safety Requirements
  • CSU’S Discrimination Harassment Prevention Program
  • Data Security and FERPA
  • Gender Equity and Title IX
  • Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
  • First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

within 30 days of hire

Work Environment:

• Work is typically performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment.
• Tasks require a variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain related to walking, stooping, sitting, reaching, lifting, and carrying up to 50 lbs
• Many functions of the work pose high degree of hazard uncertainty.
• Continuous use of motor skills

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift, lower, push and pull loads ranging in weight from 5-50 lbs
• Must be able to carry loads ranging from 5-50 lbs for distances up to 20ft

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions