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 comp... more details
Position Title:
On-Call Pilates Mat Fitness Instructor
Position Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Hiring Range:
$33/hr
Pay Frequency:
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
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
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.
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.
EEO Statement
?Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination
Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/
COVID-19 Statement
The health and safety of the University community is a top priority. The University strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as the vaccination and boosters are safe, effective tools that significantly minimize the chances of serious illness and hospitalization. Please contact Human Resources if you have any questions.
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.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Information about Title IX can be found at www.scu.edu/title-ix. Information about Section 504 and the ADA Coordinator can be found at https://www.scu.edu/oae/, (408) 554-4109, oae@scu.edu. Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
Clery Notice of Availability
Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please go to the Campus Safety Services website . To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Santa Clara University affirms its commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources, and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.
