Specialty Instructor; USU

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Work type: Auxiliary
Location: Northridge
Categories: Part Time

The University Student Union, as the heart of campus, uplifts and empowers students to achieve educational, personal and professional goals by providing leadership development, meaningful employment, and innovative programs, services and facilities. We promote equity, inclusion and well-being, while encouraging social justice advocacy to help Matadors feel heard, respected and connected to CSUN. Our facilities include a University Student Union and a 138,000 square foot Student Recreation Center (SRC).The

SRC is a facility for exercise and leisure activity that promotes lifelong health and wellness.

One of the largest universities in the country, California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is an urban, comprehensive university that delivers award-winning undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 40,000 students annually and counts more than 330,000 alumni who elevate Southern California and beyond. Since its founding in 1958, CSUN has made a significant and long-term economic impact on California, generating nearly $1.9 billion in economic impact and more than 11,700 jobs each year.

The LAEDC recognized CSUN as its 2015 Eddy Award winner for its positive economic impact. Serving more students on Pell Grants than any other institution in California, CSUN is also a social elevator and one of the most diverse universities in the country. CSUN ranks 13th in awarding bachelor’s degrees to underrepresented minority students and seventh in bachelor’s degrees to Latino students, serves the 13th largest Jewish student population, and enrolls the largest number of students who are Deaf and hard-of-hearing of any U.S. state university.

The journal Nature recently named CSUN a Rising Star for scientific research, and the NSF ranks CSUN in the top five nationally among similar institutions for graduates who go on to earn doctorates in the sciences. CSUN is where individuals rise. And through them, so does Greater Los Angeles and beyond.

Reporting to the Manager, Wellness Center, the Specialty Instructor is responsible for developing and instructing wellness routines and programs for groups of participants with a variety of skills and abilities. Routines and programs may include such formats such as yoga, meditation, Reiki, breathing techniques, sound healing and art.*

* From time to time, one or all formats may be considered and will be based on departmental and program needs. For current hiring needs, interested candidates are invited to contact the Manager, Wellness Center for further information.

• Instruct live classes to groups of 3 or more people in approved formats the instructor is certified/trained in
• May record videos in approved formats the instructor is certified/trained in, as requested by the Manager
• Plan and execute routines that are safe and appropriate for participants of all levels
• Provide options and educate participants on how to select activities based on their abilities
• Promote Oasis programs and events through in-class announcements, as instructed
• Promote proper theory and technique
• May assist with special programs, services or projects on occasion
• Perform other related duties as assigned

INSTRUCTOR TIER IS DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS/TRAININGS

• No teaching experience required
• Minimum of one (1) credential from the following categories:
  • A degree in the areas of Health Science, Psychology, Art or a related field
  • A current nationally recognized wellness certification (WELCOA®, National Wellness Institute, or comparable)
  • A current specialty certification or training from a nationally recognized school or certifying agency (Yoga Works®, Core Power Yoga®, the International Center for Reiki Training, or comparable)
• Minimum one (1) year of cumulative experience instructing group classes

AND

• Minimum of one (1) credential from the following categories:
  • A degree in the areas of Health Science, Psychology, Art or a related field
  • A current nationally recognized wellness certification (WELCOA®,…