Personal Fitness Trainer (Part-Time)

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The IRD for 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.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act), the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) is available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hUBiz3WS3zErEGOhSOu7KZZPzGkTwr_2/view?usp=sharing. This report is published by October 1st of each year and includes current institutional policies and procedures concerning campus safety and security; fire safety and evacuation policies; sexual misconduct and relationship violence reporting and response protocols; and crime and fire statistics for the three previous calendar years. A paper copy of the ASFSR is available upon request by contacting the UCSC Police Department at 114 Carriage House Rd., Santa Cruz, CA 95064, or by calling 831-459-2231 Ext. 1.

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