Student Safety Instructor (Recreational Sports)

Definition and Purpose 

Under the supervision of the Coordinator –Aquatics and Safety, the Student Safety Instructors teach a variety of safety classes offered through the ASI Recreational Sports program.  The staff is responsible for adhering to American Red Cross standards, instructing class participants, completing participant evaluation requirements, and promptly communicating course information to the Coordinator – Aquatics and Safety. 

ASI is committed to supporting the aspirations of the University Learning Objectives.  Our employees are expected to make reasoned decisions based on ethics, respect for diversity, and an awareness of issues of sustainability.  Additionally, they will work productively as individuals and in groups while communicating effectively. 

This position is based at the Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Educational Requirements and Qualifying Experience 

• Must be a currently enrolled student at Cal Poly with a minimum of 6 units (or 4 units for graduate students). 
• Must be a currently authorized American Red Cross Instructor for First Aid, CPR, and AED 
• Current Instructor status for Lifeguard Training, preferred 
• Communication skills adequate to deal with the public, students, faculty and staff 
• Neat, clean, tactful and courteous to all customers and visitors; promptness and attention to detail are essential 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

• None 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Instruct American Red Cross safety courses in accordance with national standards 
• Ability to instruct safety courses on nights, weekends, or weekdays 
• Maintain current instructor knowledge, including ongoing, evidence-based updates to curriculum 
• Prepare classroom/materials for specific safety courses (handouts, tests, videos, etc.)  
• Administer and proctor required safety course tests 
• Complete accurate records and reports 
• Adhere to course schedule 
• Enforce and adhere to all policies and procedures 
• Act in a professional manner at all times 
• Demonstrate excellent customer services skills 
• Work independently and objectively 
• Adhere to all ASI departmental policies and procedures 
• Awareness of and appreciation for individual uniqueness and diversity 
• Awareness of safety concerns and risk management 
• Be familiar with evacuation plan for staff area 
• Attend all mandatory meetings and training 

Other Duties and 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. 

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. 

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. 

Compensation and Hours 

• Hourly Pay Rate: $33.00 per hour for instruction time, $16.90 per hour for training/prep time
• Hourly Pay Range: $16.90 per hour-$16.90 per hour for training/prep time, $33.00 per hour - $33.00 per hour for instruction time

Position may require working late nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requires a minimum of two consecutive terms of work availability.

Location: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA.

The Associated Students, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Date revised: 09/05/2024