PE Instructor

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The IRD for this job is: 09-16-2025

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

At UC Santa Cruz, we strive to enrich the total educational experience by promoting physical activity, encouraging health and wellness, creating and shaping community, and cultivating direction. Through our diverse offerings in athletics, classes, workshops, outdoor trips, intramural sports leagues, tournaments, clubs, drop-in activities, and recreational facilities, we strive to provide opportunities for UCSC students, staff and faculty, retirees, alumni, and local community members to participate. As one of the largest student employers on campus, we also have many work-study and non-work student jobs in our facilities and programs.

Our goal is to provide a wide variety of professional programs and physical activities that promote and enhance community, learning, motivational skills, lifelong wellness, and academic achievement. Situated on 2,000 acres among the redwoods and overlooking the Monterey Bay, UC Santa Cruz serves nearly 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The Athletics and Recreation Department is comprised of 15 varsity sports programs, competitive and recreational club sports, and recreational programming for the campus as well as the community.

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JOB SUMMARY

Specialized and skilled leader for a non-credited physical education program. Creates and implements physical education programming for participants, may serve as a lead or mentor for other program instructors and may be required to provide instruction. Program instructors at this level are required to demonstrate considerable discretion, initiative and independence to resolve issues and perform other duties as assigned.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: By Agreement $50-$80/class. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: This position is not eligible for benefits

Schedule Information:

• Part-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: By Agreement 40%, 16 Hours per Week, Suggested schedule is 4 days/week @ 4 hrs/day
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: Limited appointment

Job End Date: 6 months from Date of hire, with the possibility of extension

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification: CR PRG LEADER 2 BYA (004133)

Travel: Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

75% - Physical Education

• Plans, organizes and implements physical education programming.
• Implements program policies and procedures.

15% - Administration

• Maintains files, records and prepares reports as necessary.
• Schedules use of recreational facilities and advises and assists individuals and groups with problems related to scheduled athletics and recreation activities.
• Ensures compliance with assigned budget.
• Oversees inventory, storage, budget and maintenance of physical education equipment.

5% - Professional Development

• Participates in required professional development activities.
• Keeps current on instructional methods, techniques and skills through continuing education.

5% - Safety

• Reports safety issues to appropriate personnel and recommends improvements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma and / or equivalent certification / experience / training.
• Entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ability to use creative thinking skills and creative problem solving skills to resolve issues.
• Highly effective verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Highly effective written communication skills in the English language.
• Proficiency in the use of basic computer applications relevant to job duties.
• Knowledge of campus policies and procedures.
• Specialized knowledge of program activity and industry best practices.
• Service orientation and client service minded.
• Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment and critical thinking skills to make good decisions.
• Experience in program management.
• Leadership skills to successfully lead and manage a recreational program.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively across the organization, internally and externally.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Certification to instruct in the applicable recreational sports program or equivalent experience preferred.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification or have the ability to obtain it within 60-calendar days of hire.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Selected candidate must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process.
• Ability to work long periods of time at a computer with or without accommodation.
• Ability to work in conditions of variable temperature/weather with possible exposure to strong, unpleasant odors, high levels of noise and vibrations, and exposure to dust and allergens.
• The selected candidate will be required to work all scheduled hours on-site.
• Ability to work a variable schedule.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as directed.
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations on and off campus.
• Ability to travel within a defined regional or service area.
• Ability to travel nationally.
• Ability to maintain appearance and conduct suitable for working in a professional setting.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.
• Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.