Group Exercise Instructor; USU

The University Student Union, as the heart of campus, uplifts and empowers students to achieve educational, personal and professional goals by providing leadership development, meaningful employment, and innovative programs, services and facilities. We promote equity, inclusion and well-being, while encouraging social justice advocacy to help Matadors feel heard, respected and connected to CSUN. Our facilities include a University Student Union and a 138,000 square foot Student Recreation Center (SRC).

The SRC is a facility for exercise and leisure activity that promotes lifelong health and wellness.

One of the largest universities in the country, California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is an urban, comprehensive university that delivers award-winning undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 40,000 students annually and counts more than 330,000 alumni who elevate Southern California and beyond. Since its founding in 1958, CSUN has made a significant and long-term economic impact on California, generating nearly $1.9 billion in economic impact and more than 11,700 jobs each year.

The LAEDC recognized CSUN as its 2015 Eddy Award winner for its positive economic impact. Serving more students on Pell Grants than any other institution in California, CSUN is also a social elevator and one of the most diverse universities in the country. CSUN ranks 13th in awarding bachelor’s degrees to underrepresented minority students and seventh in bachelor’s degrees to Latino students, serves the 13th largest Jewish student population, and enrolls the largest number of students who are Deaf and hard-of-hearing of any U.S. state university.

The journal Nature recently named CSUN a Rising Star for scientific research, and the NSF ranks CSUN in the top five nationally among similar institutions for graduates who go on to earn doctorates in the sciences. CSUN is where individuals rise. And through them, so does Greater Los Angeles and beyond.

Reporting to the Fitness Programs Manager, the Group Exercise Instructor develops fitness or wellness routines and programs for groups of participants with a variety of skills and abilities. Routines and programs include a variety of currently popular class formats that fall within the categories of strength training, cardio conditioning, cardio dance, mind and body, aqua, and functional training.

• Instruct live fitness or mindfulness classes to groups of 3 or more people in formats the Instructor is certified/trained in
• May record fitness or mindfulness videos in formats the Instructor is certified/trained in, as requested by Supervisor
• May conduct one-on-one private lessons in formats the Instructor is certified/trained in, as requested by Supervisor
• Select music that has the correct beats and rhythm based on class type
• Plan and execute fun and effective exercise routines that are safe and appropriate for participants of all levels
• Promote and cue proper form and body alignment
• Provide intensity options and educate participants on how to select movements appropriate for their fitness level
• Promote SRC programs and events through in-class announcements, as instructed
• May assist with special programs, services or projects on occasion
• Perform other related duties as assigned

INSTRUCTOR TIER IS DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS/TRAININGS

• 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…