Job Description

Personal Fitness Trainer

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Recreation 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 in-person and/or virtual exercise instruction and supervision. The Personal Fitness Trainer assists in program administration, manages training-related facilities and equipment, provides excellent customer service, and participates in program marketing. The Personal Fitness Trainer assists in the instruction of non-credited recreational or sports activities to participants of all ages. The incumbent develops knowledge, skills and experience in recreational sports activities.

Appointment Information:

Budgeted Salary: By Agreement, $31.50-$50.00 per training session. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.

Schedule Information:

Part-time, Variable Percentage of Time: By Agreement, 5 - 10 Hours per Week Days of the Week: Mon-Sun, Variable Shift Includes: Days, Evenings, and Weekends, as necessary

Employee Classification: Limited appointment Job End Date: 06-30-2027, with the possibility of extension 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% - 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.
• Arrive on-site at the training location, in time to complete the full set-up and preparation of the facility and equipment prior to the session's scheduled start-time.
• Begin and end training sessions punctually (i.e. at their scheduled start and end times).
• 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.
• Limit training prescription and advice to the scope of practice of professional 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, including annual all-staff training in mid-September, quarterly one-on-one check-in meetings with supervisor, and annual one-on-one performance-review in July.
• Complete and submit quarterly self-evaluations.
• Read and respond to all communications from supervisor in a timely manner.
• Promote and enforce program and facility policies (i.e. cancellation timelines, clothing/footwear requirements, facility access requirements, membership requirements, etc.).
• 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% - 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% - 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, including annual CORNUCOPIA event in late-September.
• 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:

• High school diploma or equivalent certification and/or equivalent experience and/or training.
• Prior experience regularly (i.e. 1 or more times per week) training or directly assisting in the training of college-age 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, professionally, and courteously with a diverse population of potential customers.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
• Active listening skills.
• Client service minded with the ability to adapt to the needs of clients.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College degree in a related field (Kinesiology, Physical Education, or comparable).
• Significant experience regularly (i.e. 1 or more times per week) training personal fitness clients from a wide diversity of backgrounds.
• 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.

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