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Departmental Overview

This position is part of the Fitness Department at the Berkeley Recreation & Wellbeing (RecWell). Our mission is to promote the knowledge, wellness, fitness, and an enhanced quality of life for students and campus affiliates. Our team of professional and student instructors, trainers, and support staff educate, motivate and empower the campus community to make healthy and enduring lifestyle choices. The Fitness team directly engages with our members and are critical to the development and promotion of a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging community.

Position Summary

Provides instructional guidance and program activities related to health and fitness in an accredited environment; provides first aid and emergency care as necessary, and responds to user/customer needs.

Educates the participants on fitness and health-related topics; conducts fitness assessments and personal training sessions, maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality, designs and implements individual workout programs, demonstrates and coaches clients on the proper use of cardiovascular and strength equipment; discusses health and fitness goal setting; promotes safe technique and form when training.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: May 15, 2026

This is an ongoing hiring process with multiple positions available. Applications will be regularly assessed, and hiring will occur at various points throughout the year. The job listing will remain open until applications are no longer accepted.

Responsibilities

• 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 students, faculty/staff and community members 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.
• 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 members, facilitates others to connect with one another, and to the Berkeley Rec Sports community.
• Interacts with recreational program participants 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.
• Updates availability in Mindbody scheduling software system. providing weekly availability for clients to schedule appointments. Tracks client progress and personal administrative records (time keeping, internal communications, client records, etc).
• Maintains required professionals certifications including CRR/AED. Keeps current on teaching methods, techniques and skills through continuing education. 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 program activity practices and required procedures.

Education:

• 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 required.
• Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of campus policies and procedures.

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.

• This is a 12-month, part-time, variable-hour contract appointment that is not eligible for UC benefits.
• This is a non-exempt, biweekly-paid position.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.