Work Schedule: 15-20 hours per week; shifts based on operational need of the organization.
OVERVIEW
Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) employs student-focused professionals with equity-mindsets. Established in 1963, ASI is a non-profit corporation led by a 14-member board of elected student leaders. ASI is an auxiliary organization authorized by the California State University Board of Trustees to perform Student Life functions for Cal Poly Pomona students. ASI provides opportunities for student engagement, student leadership and employment, and a multitude of Student Life programs and services e.g., recreation and wellbeing, student union and activities, student government, clubs and organizations, food pantry, and childcare. The administrative and student support areas of ASI include human resources, financial services, information technology, facilities management, and marketing. ASI employs approximately 500 part-time students and 60 full-time staff members. ASI accepts the responsibility for conscientiously managing mandatory student fees and state-owned facilities: $18M annual operating budget, $5M annual debt service, approximately $24M in reserves, and 294,253 square feet of student space (student union, recreation center, and pool). ASI is in the Cal Poly Pomona Division of Student Affairs with a dashed reporting line to Administrative Affairs. ASI serves the entire campus population, including over 28,000 students. As an evolving learning organization, ASI is human-centered and strives to live its values of care and growth. The purpose of ASI is to transform lives, and its vision will be co-developed through the teamwork of staff. With a commitment to learning, continuous improvement, and innovation, ASI is looking for a dynamic team member who supports team learning, co-creation, radical candor, psychological safety, growth mindset, and lives out equity, diversity, and inclusion practices. The Bronco Recreation and Intramural Complex (BRIC) opened on the Cal Poly Pomona campus in late September 2014. The Fitness team within ASI Campus Recreation strives to bring a wide range of program offerings within the BRIC. From hosting over 40 free group fitness classes per week to our personal training services provided by our nationally certified staff, Fitness offers something for everyone in our campus community. Our consultation services provide an entry point for those beginning their fitness journey and our specialized workshops provide deeper knowledge at a competitive industry price. Through our programs, partnerships, and services to the campus community, Fitness brings an entry way for our Broncos to create lasting habits of health and wellness that will bolster their experiences within CPP and beyond.
POSITION DEFINITION
Under the general supervision of the Fitness Manager, the Fitness Program Assistant is responsible for promoting and delivering fitness programs for Campus Recreation and completes special projects related to fitness programs and services. The Fitness Program Assistant performs routine and non-routine assignments requiring specialized knowledge, prior relevant experience and moderate independent judgment and decision-making.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Assist Fitness Instructors to facilitate group fitness classes, instructional clinics and workshops
- Assist Fitness Manager to facilitate special events and conduct assessment of fitness programming
- Lead equipment, facility and program-specific orientations
- Monitor scheduled open recreation for specialized fitness training
- Assist Personal Trainers with consultations and assessments for new clients
- Provide excellent customer service and enforce program and facility policies
- Inform members of fitness related programs and services
- Assist with small group fitness equipment inventory and basic maintenance
- Respond to emergencies and injuries and provide care accordingly until the arrival of emergency medical services
- Attend meetings, trainings and workshops as required
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current American Red Cross First Aid, Emergency Oxygen, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications (Employment offer contingent on obtaining certification within 30 days of hire - training provided by ASI).
- Working toward a national certification in Group Fitness and/or Personal Training i.e. AFAA, ACE, NASM, NSCA or comparable
- General understanding of basic anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on exercise
- Demonstrated leadership skills when working with peers
- Reliable, able to work with minimal supervision, and have ability to make independent decisions
- Ability to exhibit a personable, helpful, and positive attitude when interacting with BRIC members and guests
- Ability to work under general supervision and occasionally make independent decisions
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
- Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions
- Ability to effectively communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to maintain an appropriate professional appearance and work conduct
- Ability to adhere to work rules, follow directions, use time effectively and work productively without close supervision
- Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student population and campus community
- Ability to operate a computer workstation using word processing, spreadsheet and other computer applications
- Ability to satisfactorily complete a background check (including a criminal records check)
POSITION SENSITIVITY
Based on the duties and responsibilities of this position, this position has been designated to be a sensitive position with access to sensitive data. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can begin employment with Associated Students, Inc., Cal Poly Pomona. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current ASI employees who apply for this position.
BACKGROUND CHECK
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can begin employment with Associated Students, Inc., Cal Poly Pomona. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current ASI employees who apply for this position.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY
Employment with ASI is open to any Cal Poly Pomona student who is eligible to work and has the legal right to work in the United States. In addition, student employees must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 6.0 units (undergraduate) and 4.0 units (graduate), international student employees must be enrolled in a minimum of 12.0 units (undergraduate) and 6.0 units (graduate) at the end of the add-drop period. Student employees are required to have a minimum overall and Cal Poly Pomona GPA of 2.0 and be in good academic standing with the University. Individuals enrolled only in Extended University are not eligible for hire. Exceptions to the unit load requirement are allowed during the summer term and for students who have applied for graduation for the current term.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear; manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and verbal communication; use of office equipment: telephones, calculator, copier and fax. Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and lift to 45 pounds. Position subject to an occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Annual bloodborne pathogen training is required. The initial training must be completed before the employee is assigned duties that may result in exposure to blood or bodily fluids. Hepatitis B vaccination will be offered after the training.
MANDATED REPORTING REQUIREMENT
In compliance with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and the CSU Executive Order 1083, each ASI employee is designated as a mandated reporter and is required to sign an Acknowledgment of Mandated Reporter Status and Legal Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect.
SYSTEMWIDE SMOKE AND TOBACCO FREE ENVIRONMENT EO 1108:
Cal Poly Pomona is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. Please refer to the link below for policy information. http://www.calstate.edu/EO/EO-1108.html
