Fitness Instructor I

Associated Students Inc. at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Fitness Instructor leading various group fitness classes at Cal Poly Pomona's Bronco Recreation and Intramural Complex. Promoting fitness programs and creating welcoming experiences for participants.

Posted 7/7/2026part-timePomona • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $0 - $20 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead virtual and in person (at the BRIC) structured group activities and/or fitness classes appropriate for varying levels of physical fitness and experience
Arrive on time to scheduled class or clinic; ensure that classes begin and end on time
Clean and organize studio (including equipment used) after each group fitness class
Ensure proper check-in of participants for instructional clinics and fee-based programs
Enforce fitness studio and BRIC policies
Report accurate class participation numbers, as directed
Assist with special events as assigned
Maintain current knowledge of other ASI and Campus Recreation programs and services
Maintain open communication with the Fitness Manager
Attend trainings, meetings, and workshops as required
Maintain relevant certifications including CPR/AED and First Aid, and specialized certifications if applicable
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED certification
Ability to teach one or more formats including but not limited to Strength/Tone, Spinning™, Yoga, Pilates, Kickboxing, Aerobic/Dance or specialized instruction including varying dance formats, martial arts, or other recreational activities
Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to work with an ethnically diverse and culturally pluralistic student population and campus community
Minimum of 3 months teaching experience (internships and co-teaching experience considered)
Minimum of 1 of the following certifications or specialty trainings: Hold a current Group Fitness Instructor certification from a nationally recognized fitness organization such as the AFAA, ACE ACSM or comparable
Hold a current specialty training or workshop certification from nationally recognized organizations such as Spinning®, Zumba®, Beachbody LIVE, TRX, Yoga Alliance, or comparable
Instructional experience and/or specialized training in non-group fitness formats such as dance, martial arts, or other recreational activity will be considered in lieu of a nationally recognized fitness certification
Ability to satisfactorily complete a background check (including a criminal records check)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

Strength/Tone InstructionSpinning InstructionYoga InstructionPilates InstructionKickboxing InstructionAerobic/Dance InstructionDance InstructionMartial Arts InstructionRecreational Activity Instruction

Soft Skills

Outstanding Customer ServiceInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Certifications

Group Fitness Instructor CertificationSpecialty Training CertificationSpinning CertificationZumba CertificationBeachbody LIVE CertificationTRX CertificationYoga Alliance Certification