Location: Northridge,CA, USA
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Instructor tier is dependent upon experience and certifications/trainings
Tier I:
* No teaching experience required
* Minimum of one (1) credential from the following categories:
* A degree in Kinesiology or a related field
* A current nationally recognized Group Exercise Instructor certification (ACE, AFAA, NETA, ACSM, ISSA or comparable)
* A current specialty certification or training from a nationally recognized school or certifying agency (Yoga Works, Peak Pilates, Spinning, Zumba, TRX, or comparable)
Tier II:
* Minimum one (1) year of cumulative experience instructing group exercise classes
AND
* Minimum of one (1) credential from the following categories:
* A degree in Kinesiology or a related field
* A current nationally recognized Group Exercise Instructor certification (ACE, AFAA, NETA, ACSM, ISSA or comparable)
* A current specialty certification or training from a nationally recognized school or certifying agency (Yoga Works, Peak Pilates, Spinning, Zumba, TRX, or comparable)
Tier III:
* Minimum two (2) years of cumulative experience instructing group exercise classes
AND
* Minimum of one (1) credential from the following categories:
* A degree in Kinesiology or a related field
* A current nationally recognized Group Exercise Instructor certification (ACE, AFAA, NETA, ACSM, ISSA or comparable)
* A current specialty certification or training from a nationally recognized school or certifying agency (Yoga Works, Peak Pilates, Spinning, Zumba, TRX or comparable)
Tier IV:
* Minimum four (4) years of cumulative experience instructing group exercise classes
AND
* Minimum of one (1) credential from the following categories:
* A degree in Kinesiology or a related field
* A current nationally recognized Group Exercise Instructor certification (ACE, AFAA, NETA, ACSM, ISSA or comparable)
* A current specialty certification or training from a nationally recognized school or certifying agency (Yoga Works, Peak Pilates, Spinning, Zumba, TRX or comparable)
Tier V:
* Minimum six (6) years of cumulative experience instructing group exercise classes
AND
* Minimum of one (1) credential from the following categories:
* A masters level degree in Kinesiology or a related field
* An advanced/master level certification/specialty training from a nationally recognized school or certifying agency (YogaWorks, Peak Pilates, Spinning, Zumba, TRX or comparable)
Other Requirements:
* Applicants selected for hire in tier I will have a 30-day introductory period. During this time, work is supervised in order for the Instructor to demonstrate competency before being cleared for independent teaching
* Current American Red Cross certification (adult CPR, AED and first aid)*
* Maintain all certifications/trainings, that are required for the position, and keep in an active status during employment
* May be required to attend Student Recreation Center (SRC) and University Student Union (USU) employee orientation and trainings, as well as department specific trainings and meetings
* Applicants that do not currently hold an American Red Cross certification are eligible for employment consideration; however, must become adult CPR, AED and first aid certified prior to instructing classes and no later than 30 days from hire date. Trainings are periodically offered, free of charge, to USU employees. If employees are unable to attend a USU-sponsored training, the employee must obtain certification through American Red Cross at their own expense.
Preferred Qualifications:
Not applicable.
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:
* Ability to effectively direct and monitor the activities of others
* Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills
* Effective interpersonal skills
* Ability to maintain a neat appearance
* Ability to make recommendations and independent decisions
* Ability to adhere to work rules, follow directions, use time effectively and work productively without close supervision
* Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Work is typically performed indoors. Ability to work weekends, evenings, holidays, finals weeks, and during academic interim and break periods. Ability to adhere to deadlines. Ability to work in shared office space as applicable. Must be flexible, adaptable, and readily able to adjust to changes in work environment. Position requires public contact and/or instruction via video conferencing software. Demonstrated physical abilities include fingering, handling, and reaching with hands and arms; walking, running, skipping, jumping, stooping kneeling crouching, or crawling. Employee must occasionally sit and/or stand for extended periods. Employee must be able to talk and hear. Employee must frequently move and/or lift 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Not applicable.
PAY, BENEFITS AND WORK SCHEDULE:
This position is employed through University Student Union (USU).
Pay and tier is dependent upon experience and qualifications.
$20.00/$23.00/$28.00/$33.00/$40.00 per hour rate for instruction
$20.00 per hour meeting rate for non-instruction
Part-time, FLSA Non-Exempt; temporary emergency 6-month appointment; may be renewed.
Schedule varies based on department need. Work schedule to be determined by supervisor.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The University Student Union (USU) at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is proud to operate on the CSUN campus. As part of the campus community, the USU follows California State University (CSU) policy that requires all faculty, staff and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location to be vaccinated against the virus that causes COVID-19. The policy does allow for medical or religious exemption from the vaccination requirement. The USU will require all of its employees, current or new, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or present a medical or religious exemption and any appropriate back up documentation.
APPLICATION PERIOD
Applications are currently being accepted for the Group Exercise Instructor position on a continuing basis.
HOW TO APPLY
In order to be considered for any position at the University Student Union and Student Recreation Center, all candidates must complete the on-line application process linked here:
BACKGROUND CHECK
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the status of candidates who apply for the position.
Advertised: Jul 06 2022 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: