Personal Fitness Trainer (Part-Time)
Company: University of California, Santa Cruz
Location: Santa Cruz
Posted on: May 8, 2024
Job Description:
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this job is: 04-16-2024 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, building community, and cultivating
leadership. Through our diverse offerings in athletics, classes,
workshops, outdoor adventure 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
programs and physical activities that promote and enhance
community, learning, leadership, lifelong wellness, and academic
success. More information can be found at:
https://recreation.ucsc.edu JOB SUMMARY Under the general direction
of the Assistant Director of Athletics for Fitness & Wellness, the
Personal Fitness Trainer works with individuals and small groups to
achieve their personal fitness goals by providing fitness
evaluations, designing personalized fitness training programs, and
providing exercise instruction and supervision; assists in program
administration; manages training-related facilities and equipment;
provides excellent customer service; and participates in program
marketing. APPOINTMENT INFORMATION Budgeted Salary: By Agreement
$25-$60 per training session. 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, Various
- Percentage of Time: By Agreement, 20%, 8 Hours per Week
- Days of the Week: Mon-Sun, Variable
- Shift Includes: Day, Evenings, Weekends Employee
Classification: Limited appointment Job End Date: 12 months from
date of hire or 06/30/2025 whichever comes sooner Work Location: UC
Santa Cruz Main Campus Union Representation: Non-Represented Job
Code Classification: 004133 RECR PRG LEADER 2 BYA Travel: Never or
Rarely JOB DUTIES 70% - Personal Fitness Instruction
- Design individualized exercise programs for a diverse
population of students, faculty, staff, and community members.
- Provide in-person and virtual teaching, demonstration, and
promotion of safe and effective exercise techniques, equipment use,
and facility etiquette.
- Show up to sessions early enough to be fully set-up and
prepared to greet clients by at least 5 minutes prior to scheduled
appointments.
- Begin and end training session on time according to scheduled
appointments.
- Maintain a positive, encouraging, inclusive, and
non-intimidating workout atmosphere.
- Provide safe, appropriate, and effective exercise modifications
when needed.
- Update and modify workout designs as needed and when
appropriate.
- Maintain current certifications for all types of training being
prescribed and performed.
- Limit training prescription and advice to the scope of practice
of professional certifications.
- Maintain CPR/AED and First-Aid certifications.
15% - Program Administration
- Assist in administration of client consultation, intake, and
tracking procedures, including oversight of health history
screening, liability waiver signatures, verification of payment,
and reporting of session usage.
- Document training activities and prescribed exercises for each
client.
- Ensure clients have signed all required waivers prior to the
beginning of training sessions.
- Attend all required staff meetings and trainings.
- Complete and submit quarterly self-evaluations.
- Read and respond to all communications from supervisor in a
timely manner.
5% - Customer Service
- Greet customers warmly, enthusiastically, and by name (smiling,
eye contact, etc.).
- Communicate client issues, concerns, and feedback to supervisor
immediately.
- Be able to accurately answer questions regarding program fees,
sales procedures, facility locations/layouts, program and facility
policies, and program information sources.
5% - Facility & Equipment Management
- Report any unsafe facility and/or equipment conditions or
repair needs immediately.
- Return facilities and equipment to clean, organized, and secure
condition after each session.
- Learn and consistently exercise proper use of facilities and
equipment.
- Assist in the promotion and enforcement of facility
policies.
5% - Marketing
- Provide pre- and/or post-session notifications or reminders
regarding program information (i.e. new policies, schedule changes,
upcoming promotions, etc.).
- Participate in promotional programs and events.
- Regularly update biographical information on website as
needed.
- Participate in the production of promotional materials as
needed (i.e. photo shoots, videos, etc.). REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior experience regularly (i.e. 1 or more times per week)
training or directly assisting in the professional training of
personal fitness clients.
- Ability to design and prescribe safe, effective, and
appropriate exercise programs based on client's current health
conditions & limitations, fitness levels, and personal goals.
- Ability to effectively instruct clients on proper exercise
techniques, use of fitness equipment, and fitness concepts (i.e.
attaining suggested exercise heart rate).
- Ability to effectively relate to and be sensitive to the needs
of a diverse population of potential customers in regards to age,
ethnicity, sexual-orientation, physical ability, and exercise
experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively, enthusiastically, and
professionally with a diverse population of potential
customers.
- Verbal and written communication skills in the English
language, active listening, and dynamic flexibility in adapting to
the needs of clients PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- College Degree in a related field (i.e. Kinesiology, Physical
Education, Exercise Science, or comparable)
- Ability to effectively use computer-based communication,
scheduling, and productivity services such as Gmail, Google
Calendars, Google Drive, Acuity Scheduling, and Zoom.
- Ability to speak Spanish fluently.
- Significant experience regularly (i.e. 1 or more times per
week) training personal fitness clients from a wide diversity of
backgrounds. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment
criminal history background check.
- Current Personal Training certification
- Must possess CPR/First Aid/AED certification or have the
ability to obtain one within 60-calendar days of hire
- Ability to work long periods of time at a computer with or
without accommodation.
- Ability to perform essential physical job functions.
- 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.
- Ability to sustain exposure to dusty, noisy environments and
inclement weather as necessary to carry out assigned duties and
responsibilities.
- Ability to safely perform the physical requirements necessary
to move light to moderate objects up to 60 lbs., with or without
accommodation.
- The selected candidate will be required to work all scheduled
hours on-site.
- Ability to work a variable schedule.
- Selected candidate will be required to complete training within
established time frames as directed including UC compliance
training.
- 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 travel internationally.
- Ability to maintain appearance and conduct suitable for working
in a professional setting.
- 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. 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. EEO/AA The University of California is an
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected
veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through
diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes,
celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all
students and employees. For the University of California's
Affirmative Action Policy please visit:
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20 For the University of
California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit:
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
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