Job Summary:
Under the general direction of the UC Santa Cruz Assistant Athletic Director for Fitness and Wellness, the Group Exercise KICKBOXING Instructor is responsible to safely and effectively lead group exercise classes, both in-person and virtually, for UCSC students, faculty, staff, and community members; assist in program administration; manage class-related facility and equipment care; provide excellent customer service; participate in program marketing efforts; and complete occasional training and continuing education requirements.
Appointment Information:
Budgeted Pay-Rate: $25-$60 per class-session. Pay-rate commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
Benefits Level Eligibility: This position is not eligible for benefits
Schedule Information:
Part- time, Variable
Percentage of Time: By Agreement 20%, 8 Hours per Week
Days of the Week: Mon-Fri, weekends as necessary
Shift Includes: Day, Evening & weekends as necessary
Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus
Job Duties:
70% - Exercise Leadership
Design, choreograph, and lead group exercise classes, both in-person and virtually (live and pre-recorded), in class-formats for which relevant certifications are held, according to current industry standards for safety and effectiveness, including proper warm-ups, cool-downs, and exercise/movement progressions.
Teach, demonstrate, and promote proper class-specific exercise technique and form.
Begin class sessions on-time, according to the advertised schedule and class-duration.
Provide introductions of self and the class-format/topic as well as relevant announcements at the beginning of each class session.
Maintain a welcoming, positive, encouraging, inclusive, and non-intimidating classroom atmosphere.
Select and play appropriate music (no explicit lyrics or potentially offensive/divisive/controversial subject-matter) at appropriate volume-levels (<90db).
Provide safe, appropriate, and effective exercise modifications when needed or requested by participants.
End class sessions on-time, according to the advertised schedule and class-duration.
Frequently update and modify class design, choreography, and music.
Maintain current accredited and/or licensed certifications for the class-formats being instructed.
15% - Program Administration
Arrive to class location punctually, early enough to be fully set-up and prepared to begin instruction by at least 5-minutes prior to scheduled start-time of the class.
Validate membership passes and/or take attendance of participants immediately prior to the beginning of each class session.
Attend all required staff meetings and trainings.
Complete and submit quarterly self-evaluations and peer-evaluations.
Read and respond to all communications from supervisor in a timely manner.
Promote, enforce, and adhere to all program policies (i.e. class capacity limits, late-admission restrictions, admission-pass requirements, etc.)
5% - Facility & Equipment Management
Return equipment and supplies to their proper condition, storage-space, and organization prior to the end of each class session’s room reservation.
Return classrooms to their proper set-up, cleanliness, and security prior to the end of class session’s room reservation.
Report any unsafe facility and/or equipment conditions or repair-needs immediately.
Learn and consistently exercise proper use of facilities and equipment.
5% - Customer Service
Greet participants warmly, enthusiastically, and by name (smiling, eye contact, etc.)
Communicate participant issues, concerns, and feedback to supervisor immediately.
Answer questions regarding admission fees, sales procedures, class schedules, facility locations/layouts, and program information sources.
5% - Marketing
Make pre- and/or post-class announcements regarding program information (i.e. new policies, schedule changes, upcoming promotions, etc.).
Participate in demonstration and promotional classes when available.
Update biographical and class-description information on website when appropriate.
Required Qualifications:
Prior experience regularly teaching and/or assisting in group exercise classes in a professional setting with a wide diversity of participants.
Ability to effectively relate to and be sensitive to the needs of a diverse population of participants in regards to age, ethnicity, sexual-orientation, physical ability, and exercise experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
A currently-valid professional certification or degree from 2 or more of the following categories:
A “Group Exercise Instructor” certification from an NCCA-accredited organization (i.e. ACE, AFAA, NCCPT, NETA, etc.)
A college degree in a related field (i.e. Kinesiology, Physical Education, Dance, or comparable)
A current format-specific group exercise instruction certification and/or license (i.e. Yoga Alliance, Pilates, Zumba®, Barre, Kickboxing, etc.).
Ability to create and lead safe, effective, adaptive, and fun group exercise workouts/sessions.
Ability to communicate effectively, enthusiastically, and professionally with a diverse group of participants.
Prior experience regularly teaching and/or assisting in group exercise classes with college-age participants.
Substantial experience regularly teaching group exercise classes with a wide diversity of participants.
Ability to effectively use computer-based communication, scheduling, and productivity services such as internet browsers, Gmail, Google Calendars, Google Drive, and Zoom.
Ability to speak Spanish fluently.
Special Conditions of Employment:
Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
Must possess CPR/First Aid/AED certification or have the ability to obtain it within 60-calendar days of hire.
Current format-specific group exercise instructional certification (i.e. Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Barre, Kickboxing, etc.), Group Exercise/Fitness Instructor certification from an NCCA-accredited organization (i.e. ACE, AFAA, NCCPT, NETA, etc.), and/or college degree in a fitness-related field (i.e. Kinesiology, Physical Education, Dance, etc.)
Current Adult CPR/AED and First Aid certification
Ability to work long periods of time at a computer with or without accommodation.
Ability to perform essential physical job functions.
Ability to work in conditions of variable temperature/weather with possible exposure to strong, unpleasant odors, high levels of noise and vibrations, and exposure to dust and allergens.
Ability to sustain exposure to dusty, noisy environments and inclement weather as necessary to carry out assigned duties and responsibilities.
Ability to safely perform the physical requirements necessary to move light to moderate objects up to 60 lbs., with or without accommodation.
The selected candidate will be required to work all scheduled hours on-site.
Ability to work a variable schedule.
Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
Ability to travel to multiple work locations on and off campus.
Ability to travel within a defined regional or service area.
Ability to travel nationally.
Ability to travel internationally.
Ability to maintain appearance and conduct suitable for working in a professional setting.
Applicants are Required to Use the UCSC On-line Process:
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Department Overview:
At UC Santa Cruz, we strive to enrich the total educational experience by promoting physical activity, encouraging health and wellness, building community, and cultivating leadership. Through our diverse offerings in athletics, classes, workshops, outdoor adventure trips, intramural sports leagues, tournaments, clubs, drop-in activities, and recreational facilities, we strive to provide opportunities for UCSC students, staff and faculty, retirees, alumni, and local community members to participate. As one of the largest student employers on campus, we also have many work-study and non-work student jobs in our facilities and programs. Our goal is to provide a wide variety of programs and physical activities that promote and enhance community, learning, leadership, lifelong wellness, and academic success.
More information can be found at: https://recreation.ucsc.edu
About UC Santa Cruz:
UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.