Group Exercise Instructor

Group Exercise Instructor Location:

Job ID:

85518 JOB

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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.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Athletics & Recreation Department's mission at UC Santa Cruz is to provide a wide variety of professional programs and physical activities that promote and enhance community, academic success, leadership, lifelong wellness, and experiential learning. Our goal is to enrich the educational courses. experience by encouraging comprehensive health & wellness through physical activity, building community, and cultivating leadership. The programs provided by Athletics & Recreation are designed to serve UC Santa Cruz Banana Slug students, faculty, staff, retirees, alumni, and local community members. More information can be found at: https://goslugs.com

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Recreation for Fitness & Wellness, the Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for safely and effectively leading group exercise classes for UCSC students and Slug Recreation members. The incumbent assists in program administration, manages class-related facilities and equipment, provides excellent customer service, participates in program marketing efforts, and completes occasional training and continuing education requirements. The Group Exercise Instructor assists in the instruction of non-credited recreational or sports activities for participants of all ages. The incumbent develops knowledge, skills and experience in recreational sports activities.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary:

By Agreement $36-$63 per class-session. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience. Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility:

This position is not eligible for benefits

Schedule Information:

Part- time,

Variable Percentage of Time:

By Agreement 15%, 6 Hours per Week Days of the

Week:

Mon-Fri, weekends as necessary

Shift Includes:

Day, Evening & weekends as necessary

Employee Classification:

Limited appointment

Job End Date:

06/30/2027, with the possibility of extension

Work Location:

UC Santa Cruz Main Campus Union Representation:

Non-Represented Job Code Classification:

RECR PRG LEADER 2 BYA

(004133)

Travel:

Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES 70

% - Exercise Leadership Design, choreograph, and lead group exercise classes in class-formats for which relevant certifications are held, according to current industry standards for safety and effectiveness, including proper warm-ups, cooldowns, and exercise/movement progressions. Teach, demonstrate, and promote proper safe and effective class-specific exercise techniques and forms. Arrive on-site at the classroom, in time to complete the full set-up and preparation of the classroom and equipment by no later than 5 minutes before the class's scheduled start-time. Facilitate pre-class participant check-in procedures prior to the start of each class session. Begin and end class sessions punctually (i.e. at their scheduled and advertised start and end times). Provide thorough introductions and instructions to participants prior to 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/device/controversial subject matter) at appropriate volume-levels (