Personal Trainer

Provide member services to members on the fitness floor by assisting them with program setup, answering fitness question and instruction on exercise technique. Complete ancillary administrative records and assist with promotions. Demonstrate excellent customer service skills. Attend staff meetings and in-house training as required. Annually, contribute to the assessment of the class and personal performance evaluation. Remain current in industry standards prescribed by supervisor. Behave in a professional manner, work as a team player and adhere to facility policies.

• Nationally certified CPR/AED certification – required
• Nationally recognized Personal Training certification - required
• Standard First Aid Training Certification - preferred
• Dietary expertise or nutritional certification - preferred
• Previous Personal Training experience in a gym/health club environment - preferred

UCSF Fitness and Recreation inspires growth and health on the UCSF campus through fitness, community, and play. The Group Fitness unit is an integral part of Fitness and Recreation and provides customer service while ensuring participants participate in Personal Training (PT) instruction in a safe environment. The Personal Trainer works under direct supervision of the Asst Director of Fitness Programs and is responsible for carrying out the day-to-day operations of the Fitness unit, which includes customer service, creating and following lesson plans and providing quality instruction to all program participants.

Department Overview (please write a brief description of your department/unit that you would like to be included in the job posting/advertisement)

UCSF Fitness and Recreation operates two fitness centers at UCSF. We provide fitness and wellbeing services to UCSF students, faculty, staff and community members through a broad range of fitness, recreation, aquatics, personal training, outdoor programs, and health and wellness programs.

We make life better here by inspiring fitness and wellbeing for everyone. UCSF Fitness and Recreation’s mission is to enrich the human spirit, quality of life, and community at UCSF. We are passionate fitness and recreation professionals committed to doing quality work. We fulfill that mission by providing our members with exceptional service, knowledgeable staff, a wide variety of activities, and a clean environment. We are a customer service division, providing needed services on all UCSF campus sites and delivering these services with PRIDE: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

Required Qualifications

• One year or more of experience as a Certified Personal Trainer
• Nationally recognized Personal Training certification
• Nationally Certified Adult CPR /AED
• Standard First Aid Training Certification
• Dietary expertise or nutritional certification
• Working knowledge of program activity practices and procedures.
• Verbal and written communication skills in the English language, active listening, dynamic flexibility, critical thinking, multi-task and time management skills.
• Ability to exercise independent sound judgment and employ reasoning skills.
• Client service minded, entrepreneurial spirit and creative thinking skills.
• Ability to successfully pass FBI and DOJ Criminal Check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Exercise Science or a related field of study strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of campus policies and procedures.
• Basic skills in computer programs relevant to job duties.
• Rehab or injury management experience