Part-time Pilates Instructor

Why join our Team? We are passionate fitness professionals dedicated to “making life better” for the UC students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community. UCSF is recognized globally for innovation in health science. Be a part of our mission to enrich the human spirit and quality of life.
 

Not only are you surrounded by the beauty and expansion of UCSF campuses, but you are also embraced by diversity and the unity of our members. Your opportunities with the UCSF Fitness and Recreation provides you with a supportive and engaging work environment, a dynamic fitness team, and the opportunity to enrich others.
Included is access to the fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, shuttle transportation, and competitive pay based upon experience.
 

Job responsibilities include:
Prepare curriculum and teach group fitness classes. Complete ancillary administrative records and assist with promotions. Demonstrate excellent customer service skills. Attend staff meetings and in-house training as required. Annually, contribute to the assessment of the class and personal performance evaluation. Remain current in industry standards prescribed by supervisor. Behave in a professional manner, work as a team player, and adhere to facility policies.

Documented completion of a minimum 450-hour Comprehensive Pilates teacher - training program - preferred
American CPR certification or obtain within 30 days of hire – required
Nationally recognized Pilates certification - required
Previous Pilates teacher experience in a gym/health club environment - preferred
Responsible to building and maintaining a member/client business
 

UCSF Fitness and Recreation inspires growth and health on the UCSF campus through fitness, community, and play. The Group Fitness unit is an integral part of Fitness and Recreation and provides customer service while ensuring that participants receive Pilates instruction in a safe environment. The Pilates Instructor works under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Fitness Programs and is responsible for carrying out the day-to-day operations of the Fitness unit, which includes customer service, creating and following lesson plans, and providing quality instruction to all program participants.

Note: This is a limited position that ends 1 year from the date of hire, with potential to renew annually.
 

Required Qualifications :

• Working knowledge of program activity practices and procedures.           
• Verbal and written communication skills in the English language, active listening, dynamic flexibility, critical thinking, multi-task and time management skills.
• Ability to exercise independent sound judgment and employ reasoning skills.      
• Client service minded, entrepreneurial spirit and creative thinking skills.
• Ability to successfully pass FBI and DOJ Criminal Check. 
   

Preferred Qualifications :
 

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Exercise Science or a related field of study strongly.
• Documented completion of a minimum 450-hours Comprehensive Pilates teacher - training program.
• One year experience teaching on all Pilates apparatus and/or have completed Pilates Teacher training with a minimum of 450 hours.
• Knowledge of campus policies and procedures.
• Basic skills in computer programs relevant to job duties.
• Rehab or injury management experience.
   

License/Certification :

• American CPR certification or obtain within 30 days of hire 
• Nationally recognized Pilates certification