On-Call Group Exercise Fitness Instructor 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.
Essential duties and responsibilities include:
Develop effective, engaging, and motivating class formats accompanied by fun and appropriate playlists.
Have a passion for participants' results by building class attendance and offering alternative movements/positions to accommodate all fitness levels.
Attentively listens to members, answers questions, and engage in conversations before and after classes.
Opportunity to 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.
Qualifications:
This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.
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.
Teach between one and four one-hour fitness classes each week.
Provide a positive public relations and policy education to participants.
Ability to effectively communicate with fitness class 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.
High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred.
Physical demands include:
Ability to perform exercises specific to the class teaching.
May be required to travel to other buildings on the campus for special event class/classes.
Work environment characteristics include:
Mostly indoor fitness room environment.
Fitness Room with equipment noise.
Potential for outdoor special event classes as needed.
Telecommute: Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.
EEO Statement:
Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy or related conditions, reproductive health decision making, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Americans with Disabilities Act: Consistent with its obligations under the law, Santa Clara University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
