Dance Instructor

Associated Students Inc. at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

. Lead in-person structured group activities and fitness classes at the Bronco Recreation and Intramural Complex .

Posted 9/17/2026part-timePomona • California • United StatesJunior💰 $0 - $26 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading group fitness activities and classes while ensuring participant safety and engagement. Maintains current certifications in CPR/AED and First Aid, and possesses strong customer service skills to effectively communicate with a diverse student population.

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Group Fitness InstructionCustomer Service ExperienceCPR/AED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationACE Group Fitness Certification

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Hard Skills

Group Fitness LeadershipDance InstructionClass Participation ReportingFitness Studio Policy EnforcementEvent Assistance

Soft Skills

CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCultural Competence

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR/AED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationACE Group Fitness Certification

Industry Keywords

Bronco Recreation and Intramural ComplexASI ProgramsCampus RecreationEthnically Diverse PopulationBackground Check Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead in-person structured group activities and fitness classes at the Bronco Recreation and Intramural Complex
Offer safe, effective, and fun exercise formats for varying fitness levels and experience
Arrive on time and ensure classes begin and end as scheduled
Clean and organize the studio and equipment after each class
Check in participants for instructional clinics and fee-based programs
Enforce fitness studio and BRIC policies
Report accurate class participation numbers
Assist with special events as assigned
Maintain knowledge of ASI and Campus Recreation programs and services
Communicate with the Group Fitness Supervisor and Fitness Manager
Attend required trainings, meetings, and workshops
Maintain current CPR/AED, First Aid, and applicable specialized certifications
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 3 months customer service experience
Minimum of 1 year of dance instruction experience
Ability to work with an ethnically diverse and culturally pluralistic student population and campus community
ACE Group Fitness Certification preferred
Ability to satisfactorily complete a background check, including a criminal records check
Must be a Cal Poly Pomona student eligible and legally authorized to work in the United States
Undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 6.0 units; graduate students in at least 4.0 units
International undergraduate student employees must be enrolled in at least 12.0 units; international graduate student employees in at least 6.0 units at the end of the add-drop period
Minimum overall and Cal Poly Pomona GPA of 2.0 and good academic standing
Individuals enrolled only in Extended University are not eligible for hire
Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and lift up to 45 pounds
Must sign an Acknowledgment of Mandated Reporter Status and Legal Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential to perform some work hours remotely from home
Student employment opportunities and access to ASI programs and services
Training, meetings, and workshops
Smoke- and tobacco-free campus environment
Strong recommendation for COVID-19 vaccination for staff physically accessing campus facilities or programs