Workstrong Personal Trainer The Department of Recreation & Wellbeing provides competitive and recreational opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and campus affiliated community members. In addition to the 30 sports clubs, the department offers a wide range of recreational activities and state-of-the-art equipment.
Position Summary
The Work:
Strong Personal Trainer provides instructional guidance and program activities related to health and fitness in an accredited environment. This position educates participants on fitness and health-related topics, conducts fitness assessments and personal training sessions, and designs and implements individual workout programs.
The Work:
Strong Personal Trainer demonstrates and coaches clients on the proper use of cardiovascular and strength equipment, discusses health and fitness goal setting, and promotes safe technique and form. Additionally, the WorkStrong Personal Trainer educates participants on the policies and procedures of the Recreation Center, acts as a liaison between other Recreational Sports programs, and maintains detailed client records.
Responsibilities:
Activity Instruction - 70% Provides advanced or specialized activity instruction to program participants, individually or in groups. Participant Engagement - 10% Maintains a welcoming and supportive environment for program participants and facilitates participation. Safety and Professionalism - 10% Interacts clients in a positive and professional manner. Responsible for ensuring that fitness spaces provide a safe environment including the condition and proper storage of all equipment used during training sessions. Administrative Tracking - 5% Updates availability in Mindbody or other scheduling software system. Provide weekly availability for clients to schedule appointments. Tracks client progress and personal administrative records (time keeping, internal communications, client records, etc).Professional Development - 5% Maintains required professional certifications, including American Red Cross or American Heart Association Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid certification. Stays current on teaching methods, techniques, and skills through continuing education and participates in required professional development activities.
Required Qualifications:
Must have highly effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language, active listening, critical thinking, multitasking, time management skills, and dynamic flexibility in adapting to the needs of clients. Service orientation, program management, sound judgment and decision-making, develop original ideas, creative problem-solving skills in a varied and challenging environment Basic skills in computer programs relevant to job duties. Must be able to work effectively, across all organization levels, internally and externally. Previous experience with instruction of fitness and recreation programs. Working knowledge of and/or ability to learn program activity practices and required procedures.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of and/or ability to learn campus policies and procedures. Education / Training High school diploma and / or equivalent certification / experience / training. Licenses / Certifications Current certification with one of the following NCCA accredited organizations: NASM-CPT, ACSM-CPT, NSCA-CPT, ISSA-CPT or ACE-CPT. American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
Salary & Benefits:
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website. Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $55.00. This is a non-exempt, bi-weekly paid position. This is a 1-year, part-time [2 hours/week] contract position that is ineligible for UC benefits.
How to Apply: To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
