WorkStrong Personal Trainer (4128U), Recreation & Wellbeing #88619

WorkStrong Personal Trainer (4128U), Recreation & Wellbeing #88619

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Departmental Overview

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 WorkStrong 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 WorkStrong Personal Trainer coaches clients on the proper use of cardiovascular and strength equipment, promotes safe technique and form, and maintains detailed client records. Additionally, this position serves as a liaison between other Recreational Sports programs and ensures adherence to Rec Sports Community Agreements and activity guidelines.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is September 15, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.

Responsibilities

70%

• Provides advanced or specialized activity instruction to program participants, individually or in groups.
• Trainers provide sessions at the RSF, other campus locations, or virtually through live-streamed and on-demand content.
• Trainers are expected to appropriately program/periodize the following types of training: strength, cardiovascular, flexibility, balance, speed/agility/quickness, plyometrics and core training.
• Trainers will work with staff and faculty, and will need to program the correct modifications for their clients and appropriate progressions and regressions of exercises.
• Trainers must be able to work in a busy environment and adapt workout routines from available equipment and resources.

10%

• Maintains a welcoming and supportive environment for program participants and facilitates participation.
• Trainers conduct energizing, fun, safe sessions for all fitness levels and encourage and motivate their clients.
• Answers questions from participants to support them in achieving their healthy living and wellness goals.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with clients and facilitates others to connect with one another.

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. Instruct clients on correct equipment usage and body mechanics.

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).

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, developing 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. (Required)

Licenses / Certifications

• Current certification with one of the following NCCA accredited organizations: NASM-CPT, ACSM-CPT, NSCA-CPT, ISSA-CPT or ACE-CPT. (Required)
• American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid Certification. (Required)

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 pay that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $55.00.

• This is a non-exempt, bi-weekly paid position.
• This is an 1-year, part-time [approximately 1 hour/2 weeks] contract position that is ineligible for UC benefits.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This recruitment has 5 openings.
• This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

Misconduct

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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