Scuba Instructor I [Nonstudent]

Job Description

Job Description

Work Schedule :

Varies not to exceed 29 hours per week; shifts based on operational needs of the organization

OVERVIEW

Associated Students, Inc. employs student-focused professionals with equity mindsets. Established in 1963, Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) is a non-profit corporation guided by a student board and managed by full-time professional staff. ASI is considered a part of the Cal Poly Pomona Division of Student Affairs, with a dashed reporting line to Administrative Affairs. ASI serves the entire campus population, including over 27,000 students, by providing opportunities for student engagement, student employment, and a multitude of programs and services such as recreation and wellness, student union and activities, student government, and childcare. ASI operational support areas include human resources, financial services, information technology, facilities management, and marketing. ASI is engaged in the work of being a learning organization. Currently, the guiding ideas of the organization are “under construction” as the team re-imagines its vision, mission, and core values. ASI is looking for dynamic team members who value team learning, co-creation, and adaptability to best serve the needs of our students.

The Bronco Recreation and Intramural Complex (BRIC) manages the ASI Cal Poly Pomona PADI Education SCUBA Dive Center which primarily focuses on providing on and off-campus scuba experiences and courses for the campus and greater community through a series of regularly scheduled land and water-based workshops, try-its, certification courses, and professional level training.

POSITION DEFINITION

Under general supervision from the Scuba Coordinator, the SCUBA Instructor I is responsible for promoting the SCUBA program at the Bronco Recreation and Intramural Complex (BRIC). The SCUBA Instructor I is responsible for facilitation of safe, effective, and fun SCUBA-based classes in a group setting and performing skilled tasks requiring moderate on-the-job training, specialized skills, independent judgment, and decision-making.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Teach structured SCUBA classes appropriate for varying levels of SCUBA certification.
• Arrive on time to set up scheduled classes or workshops and ensure that classes begin and end on time.
• Clean and organize pool space and the Scuba Shack (including equipment used) after each class.
• Ensure proper check-in of participants for instructional courses, workshops, and fee-based programs.
• Enforce PADI standards and Safe Diving Practices.
• Assist with reporting accurate class participation numbers and required paperwork.
• Assist with special events as assigned.
• Maintain current knowledge of other ASI (Associated Students Incorporated) and Campus Recreation programs and services.
• Maintain open communication with the Scuba Coordinator.
• Attend training, meetings, and workshops as required.
• Maintain current SCUBA Instructor, CPR / AED and First Aid, and O2 Provider certifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Work Environment

Work is typically performed outdoors in varying and occasionally extreme weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally sit for extended periods and regularly walk around the facility, talk, and hear. The employee must frequently move 10 pounds, occasionally lift and / or move up to 45 pounds and be able to lift a person out of water. Specific vision abilities required of this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

POSITION SENSITIVITY

Based on the duties and responsibilities of this position, this position has been designated to be a sensitive position with access to sensitive data.  A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can begin employment with Associated Students, Inc., Cal Poly Pomona. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current ASI employees who apply for this position.

BACKGROUND CHECK

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can begin employment with Associated Students, Inc., Cal Poly Pomona. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current ASI employees who apply for this position.

MANDATED REPORTING REQUIREMENT

In compliance with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and the CSU (California State University) Executive Order 1083, each ASI employee is designated as a mandated reporter and is required to sign an Acknowledgment of Mandated Reporter Status and Legal Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect.

SYSTEMWIDE SMOKE AND TOBACCO FREE ENVIRONMENT EO 1108

Cal Poly Pomona is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. For policy information, please refer to the following link. http : / / www.calstate.edu / EO / EO -1108.html

COVID-19 VACCINATION

CSU, along with Associated Students Inc., strongly recommends all staff who are physically accessing campus facilities or programs to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes obtaining a COVID-19 booster dose. See policy at https : / / calstate.policystat.com / policy / 11030468 / latest.