On-Call Pilates Mat Fitness Instructor

Position Title :

On-Call Pilates Mat Fitness Instructor

Position Type :

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Hiring Range : $33 / hr

$33 / hr

Pay Frequency : Hourly

Hourly

A. POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Director of Recreation or their designee, the On-Call Fitness Instructor will instruct Pilates Mat fitness or fitness 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.

B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

C. QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred.

This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.

Knowledge

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 Pilates certification.

Current CPR / AED & First Aid certification (no online CPR / AED & First Aid certification accepted) or willingness to get certified within 30-days of hiring.

Skills

Basic computer skills required.

Abilities

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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred.

D PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities.

A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.

E. WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Mostly indoor fitness room environment.

Fitness Room with equipment noise.

Potential for outdoor special event classes as needed.