Part-time Faculty Yoga Instructor

Full/Part Time Unspecified
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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.
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.
Part- time, Variable
Shift Includes: Day, Evening & weekends as necessary
Union Representation: Non-Represented
Travel: 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.
Attend all required staff meetings and trainings, including annual all-staff training in mid-September, quarterly one-on-one check-in meetings with supervisor, and annual one-on-one performance-review in July.
Promote, enforce, and adhere to all program and facility policies (i.e. class capacity limits, late-admission restrictions, facility access requirements, membership 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.
Report any unsafe facility and/or equipment conditions or repair-needs immediately.
Learn and consistently exercise proper use and care of facilities and equipment.
Instruct participants on, and ensure they exercise the proper use and care of facilities and equipment.

5% - Customer Service

Communicate participant issues, concerns, and feedback to supervisor immediately.
Accurately answer questions regarding admission fees, sales procedures, class schedules, facility locations/layouts, and program information sources.

Make pre- and/or post-class announcements regarding program information (i.e. new policies, schedule changes, upcoming promotions, etc.).
Update biographical and class-description information on website when appropriate.

A Group Exercise/Fitness Instructor certification from an NCCA-accredited provider (example: ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NAFTA, NATA, or comparable) AND/OR A 200hr Yoga Instructor certification from a Yoga Alliance-recognized school/agency. AND/OR A current format-specific group instruction certification or license from a nationally-recognized fitness organization (examples: Zumba, Pilates, Indoor Cycling, Cardio Kickboxing, TRX, Barre, or comparable)
High school diploma or equivalent certification and/or equivalent experience and/or training.
Cardio Kickboxing, Core Conditioning, HIIT/Bootcamp, Indoor Cycling, Mat Pilates, TRX, Zumba, Yoga, or comparable)
Minimum of 3 months of experience leading and/or co-leading group exercise classes with adult participants.
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
Creative thinking skills.
Ability to effectively use computer-based communication, scheduling, and productivity services such as web-browsers, Gmail, Google Calendars, Google Docs, and Google Sheets.
A Group Exercise/Fitness Instructor certification from an NCCA-accredited provider (example: A 200hr Yoga Instructor certification from a Yoga Alliance-recognized school/agency.
A current format-specific group instruction certification or license from a nationally-recognized fitness organization (examples: Zumba, Pilates, Indoor Cycling, Cardio Kickboxing, TRX, Barre, or comparable).

Knowledge of campus policies and procedures.
Minimum of 1 year of experience consistently (at least once per week) leading group exercise classes with a wide diversity of participants.
Ability to speak Spanish fluently.
Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Barre, Kickboxing, etc.), Group Exercise/Fitness Instructor certification from an NCCA-accredited organization (i.e. and/or college degree in a fitness-related field (i.e. Kinesiology, Physical Education, Dance, etc.)
with or without accommodation.
The selected candidate will be required to work all scheduled hours on-site.
Ability to work a variable schedule including evenings and weekends.
required to report crimes, incidents, and disciplinary referral statistics as required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC * 1092(f)).
Will be required to wear a University provided uniform.
The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.
Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act), the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) is available at: This report is published by October 1st of each year and includes current institutional policies and procedures concerning campus safety and security; fire safety and evacuation policies; and crime and fire statistics for the three previous calendar years. A paper copy of the ASFSR is available upon request by contacting the UCSC Police Department at 114 Carriage House Rd., The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
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