SUP Yoga Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Associated Students of San Diego State University

Department: MBAC

Position Title: SUP Yoga Instructor

GENERAL PURPOSE: Under the supervision of the MBAC Instructional Coordinator and MBAC Paddling Program Assistant, SUP Yoga Instructors will teach students of all ages with varying levels of experience how to practice yoga on a stand up paddleboard. Instruction occurs both on land and on the water. Instructors are expected to: create a positive learning environment, inspect equipment before and after class, educate students on the basics of paddling and fundamentals of safe yoga practice, supervise and ensure the safety of students, keep records of attendance, and direct the students in cleanup.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Functions

• Provide an outstanding, safe, and educational experience to students on land and in the water
• Explain and demonstrate proper SUP Yoga techniques and equipment care
• Prepare customers for a safe experience by providing thorough introductions to equipment and safety requirements
• Perform equipment inspections and complete preventative maintenance projects
• Monitor changing weather and water traffic conditions and make appropriate decisions to ensure safety of students, MBAC staff and other water users
• Accurately document and organize class related paperwork
• Prepare and clean up classroom, materials & equipment
• Maintain strong communication with MBAC Office Assistants and other Instructional Staff
• Other duties as assigned

Customer Service and Collaboration

• Provide excellent customer service
• Work collaboratively with other departments to support daily operations and clean up
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with various A.S. and University departments

Safety

• Ensures all operations are conducted with safety of staff and customers as first priority, and in accordance with the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan and other safety policies
• Adheres to Associated Students' Code of Safe Practices
• Reports accidents to supervisor and reviews changes required to avoid reoccurrence Ensures completion proper documentation is completed for each accident (employee and/or non-employee) and forwards to supervisor
• Reports maintenance problems and/or broken and unsafe equipment to the appropriate party immediately

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum & Preferred Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old at the time of hire

Education

• High School Diploma

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience teaching paddling and group yoga required
• Prior teaching experience required

License & Certifications:

• RYT 200 Certification from an accredited yoga program required
• Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguarding (may be obtained after hire date through MBAC)
• American Canoe Association SUP Level 1 Instructor Certification (may be obtained after hire date through MBAC)
• FBI, DOJ, and LiveScan fingerprint clearance
• Current valid Driver's License

Trainings:

• Anti-Harassment Training (Must be completed within 30 days of hire)
• Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Training (Must be completed within 30 days of hire)
• Gender Awareness Training (Must be completed within 30 days of hire)
• MBAC All Staff Training
• MBAC Safe Powerboat Handling

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Prioritize safety of MBAC participants and staff as well as other water users
• Continually work toward improving technical skills and teaching abilities
• Be proactive about maintaining functioning equipment and clean areas
• Capable of maintaining positive working relationships with other staff and customers
• Able to interact effectively with a wide diversity of people and support San Diego State University Associated Students' values and mission

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must possess excellent customer service skills

• Must have paddling skills or excellent understanding of skills
• Must be able to follow oral and written directions and follow projects through to completion

SCHEDULE & WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a part-time position. Flexibility and willingness to work long hours including weekends with high demand during summer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment will involve exposure to salt water, cold water, sun, wind, rain, weather, sand, seaweed, sea grass, ocean currents, sea creatures, breaking waves, and other outdoor elements.