Student Fitness Instructor (Physical Education and Aquatics Center-PEAC)
Associated Students Inc Student Fitness Instructor (Physical Education and Aquatics Center-PEAC)
Description
Definition & Purpose
Under the supervision of the Assistant Director—Recreational Sports Programs and Facility Operations, the Fitness Instructors teach a variety of classes currently offered within the Group Exercise and Instructional Class Program. The staff is responsible for developing individual class lesson plans, being familiar with various styles of class formats offered, supervising class participants, and leading instructional sessions.
This position is based at the Cal Poly Maritime Academy on the Cal Poly Solano Campus in Vallejo, CA.
Requirements
Educational Requirements & Qualifying Experience
- Must be a currently enrolled student at Cal Poly with a minimum of 6 units. Graduate students must carry 4 units.
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, muscular function, exercise program implementation, safe group exercise, or instructional procedures and use of related class materials and/or equipment.
- Professional instructor certification in related field or prior training required.
- Extensive knowledge of classes being taught.
- Ability to be highly organized and have good planning skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Current American Red Cross certification (or equivalent) in the following: Adult First Aid, CPR, and AED is required within 30 days of hire, training provided by ASI.
- Understanding of current trends in area of expertise.
- Previous experience in supervising and meeting participants in an instructional environment.
- Ability to learn new formats.
- Consistent attendance at continuing education workshops, lectures, and conferences.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Supervise class participants.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead exercise classes and instructional sessions.
- Maintain familiarity with evacuation plans for work area.
- Attend all mandatory meetings, workshops, and trainings.
- Provide quality customer service for all staff and members.
- Maintain a working relationship with staff and co-workers.
- Adhere to and enforce all PEAC departmental policies and procedures.
- Commitment to student development and leadership.
- Maintain a clean and inviting instructional area.
Other Duties & Responsibilities
- The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in ASI policy as a condition of their employment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Period of Employment
Employment with this organization is of an "at will" nature, which means that the employee may resign at any time and ASI may discharge the employee at any time with or without cause.
Benefits
Compensation & Hours
- Hourly Pay Range: $18.00 per hour-32.00 per hour for instruction time, $16.90 per hour-$16.90 per hour for training and meeting time.
- Hourly Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour-$32.00 per hour based on experience for instruction time, $16.90 per hour for training and meeting time.
- Maximum 20 hours per week.
May require working early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.
Requires a minimum of Fall 2026 work availability.
Location: Cal Poly Solano Campus, Vallejo, CA.
Date revised: 2/19/2026
The Associated Students, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills
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Basics
First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Education, Experience, Resume, Cover letter
Short answers (7)
- When is your expected graduation date?
- If you answered yes to the question above, please list the month and year you received your certification.
- Briefly describe your experience and skillsets as related to the position (if not applicable, enter N/A).
- Briefly describe any relevant licenses or certifications as related to the position (if not applicable, enter N/A).
- Please provide one professional reference, including their name, position title, phone number, and email address. An email address is required, as reference checks are conducted electronically.
- Please provide a second professional reference, including their name, position title, phone number, and email address. An email address is required, as reference checks are conducted electronically.
- Please provide one personal reference, including their name, position title, phone number, and email address. An email address is required, as reference checks are conducted electronically
Pick from a list (10)
- Are you actively taking classes at Cal Poly Maritime Academy (enrolled in a minimum of 6 units for undergraduate students or 4 units for graduate students) and will you continue to be actively taking classes during Fall Term 2026?
- If hired, are you able to furnish valid US right to work documentation to fill out the I-9 form?
- Are you currently 18 years of age or older, or will you be at least 18 years old by the time of hire?
- Are you able to perform the essential functions of the role based on the job description (with or without an accommodation)?
- Are you able to commit to working 12-15 hours a week?
- Are you available to work early mornings, late nights, holidays, and weekends if needed?
- Are you available to work a minimum of Fall 2026 term?
- Do you have a nationally recognized fitness certification (or equivalent) for the class format you intend to teach or prior professional experience?
- I understand that this position is located on the Cal Poly Solano Campus in Vallejo, CA.
- Do you attest that the information provided on this application is true and correct?