Definition & Purpose
Under the supervision of the Assistant Director—Recreational Sports Programs and Facility Operations, the Intermittent 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
- 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 professional 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.
Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. ASI will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current ASI employee who was conditionally offered the position.
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 Rate: $18.00 per hour - $32.00 per hour based on experience for instruction time, $16.90 per hour for meeting and prep time.
- Hourly Pay Range: $18.00 per hour - 32.00 per hour for instruction time, $16.90 per hour - $16.90 per hour for meeting and prep time.
Benefits
- Social Security (FICA)
- Unemployment Insurance
- Workers Compensation Insurance
- Sick Leave
**Intermittent employees may not work more than 1,000 hours during any fiscal year (7/1-6/30) and are hired on an “as needed” basis only.
Position may require early morning, late night, weekend, and holiday work availability.
Position requires summer term work availability.
Date Revised: 6/17/2026
Location: Cal Poly Solano Campus, Vallejo, CA
The Associated Students, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.