From Associated Students, Inc.'s posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
Definition and Purpose
Under the supervision of the Coordinator I–Safety, the Intermittent 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 I–Safety.
This position is based at the Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, CA.
Requirements
Educational Requirements and Qualifying Experience
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.
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.
Benefits
Compensation
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
Benefits
Social Security (FICA)
Unemployment Insurance
Sick Leave
Workers Compensation Insurance
**Intermittent employees may not work more than 1,000 hours during any fiscal year (7/1-6/30) and are hired on an “as needed” basis only.
Position may require working late nights, weekends, and holidays
Location: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA.
The Associated Students, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Date revised: 9/17/2026
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