Urgently Require Fitness Testing Instructor in Los Angeles, CA
Posted 2025-03-14
Remote, USA
Full-time
Immediate Start
Job title: Fitness Testing Instructor
Company: UCLA
Job description: Job #JPF08888
- Unex-Health Sciences / Continuing Education / UCLA
Salary range: $2,805 - $3,861 per course, quarterly
Application Window
Open date: September 27, 2023
Next review date: Friday, Nov 10, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Nov 10, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
UCLA Extension is considered one of the top programs of its kind, offering to more than 35,000 students per year approximately 4,500 classes and non-degree certificate programs to meet the professional development, continuing education, and personal enrichment needs of the full spectrum of nontraditional students as well as companies and organizations throughout and beyond the Los Angeles region.
Course / Program Description
This course introduces a comprehensive review of fitness testing and screening clients through the development of intake forms and questionnaires used to identify a client's goals and needs. Each health-related component of fitness will be discussed from the perspectives of validity and reliability, and comparing ACSM standards and procedures to other methods of testing that are available in the modern fitness industry. Additional topics essential to today's personal trainer role will be covered, including skill-related components of fitness, wearable technology, and the interpretation and explanation of data to clients. This hybrid class provides all lectures through virtual learning and then provides in person lessons to practice and apply that knowledge on UCLA's campus. The class also focuses on the value added to a personal trainer's business, the comparison of ACSM to other methods of testing, and the future of testing with regards to technology and other elements of fitness unrelated to the traditional health related components, but which are very relevant in today's industry.
Job Description
The Department of Health Sciences and Sciences at UCLA Extension offers a wide variety of certificate programs and courses including transfer-credit (XL), post-baccalaureate credit-bearing (400-level), continuing education (CEU) credit, and non-credit-bearing general interest courses. UCLA Extension courses and certificate programs offer students the opportunity to learn from highly qualified practitioners who hold advanced degrees, are passionate about teaching and impart knowledge within their field of expertise. Applications to teach are accepted throughout the year in order to fill immediate program needs and to increase the depth of the instructor pool.
An opening for an Instructor is available in the discipline of Community Health Sciences. Qualified applicants possessing a minimum of a masters in science degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology or related field plus teaching experience are encouraged to apply.
This course will be offered in the remote format using the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
Course schedule for the Winter 2024 Quarter:
Wednesdays, January 10 - March 20, 2023
6 - 9 PM PST
Remote Format
Instructor Duties:
- Update course syllabus in consultation with the UCLA Extension Program Director using an approved syllabus template
- Prepare and deliver course materials and learning assessments in assigned format
- As clearly outlined in the syllabus, communicate the Teaching Objectives and Specific Learning Outcomes to students and review the grading policies of the course
- Throughout the quarter, provide timely feedback on outcome of all learning assessments. Post individual student scores on secure Canvas LMS no later than one week from the date of exam/assignment
- Evaluate student achievement of Specific Learning Outcomes and assign grades
- Post final student grades to the transcript system in a timely manner no later than 2 weeks after the last date of course meeting
- Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner
- Communicate about administrative matters with Program Director and Program Representative in a timely manner
- Utilize the Canvas LMS as the platform for this course which is offered in the hybrid (in-person) format
- Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field
- Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including: complete all hiring paperwork; submit updated quarterly syllabus; post bio and photo on the UCLA Extension website; review and sign quarterly contract; order required texts
- Employ cultural humility and competent teaching methodologies in the classroom inclusive of a diverse domestic and international student population
- Respond to student inquiries about final grades and consult with Program Director as needed
- Keep final exams/papers for up to 13 weeks following the last class session of each course and allow students to access them during that time period
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Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
- Masters in science degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology or related field
- College-level teaching experience preferred
- Must be committed to maintaining the highest level of academic standards and integrity
- Highly effective oral and written communication skills
- Highly effective interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) the use of instructional technology and online learning management systems including but not limited to the Canvas Learning Management System
- Active participation in continuing education and professional development to remain current in the field
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae or Resume - Your most recently updated C.V or resume.
Cover Letter
Reference requirements
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Expected salary: $2805 - 3861 per month
Location: Los Angeles, CA