Part-Time Elite Campus Fitness Trainer

UC Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California, Merced is hiring a part-time Recreation/Health & Fitness Trainer to deliver non-credited fitness instruction for the campus community. The role will involve creating and leading exercise programs, adjusting methods for safety and progression, and guiding participants toward wellness goals.

Training may be on-site or via live content. Responsibilities include program design, equipment safety, and maintaining professional certifications, with a 3-year contract and on-site

Qualifications

• Must have highly effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Knowledge of campus policies and procedures.
• Previous experience developing personal training programs for individuals.
• Working knowledge of program activity practices and required procedures.
• Health coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced or specialized activity instruction to program participants, individually or in groups. Sessions may be on campus facilities, other locations, or via live-streamed content.
• Program and periodize training across strength, cardio, flexibility, balance, speed, plyometrics and core.
• Maintain a welcoming, safe environment and motivate clients; answer questions and support wellness goals.
• Ensure safe spaces, proper equipment storage, and correct use of equipment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Campus policies knowledge

Personal training programs

Program activities knowledge

Health coaching experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

One year experience with students

NASM/ACSM/NSCA/ACE CPT certifications

Red Cross CPR with AED

First Aid Certification (Preferred)

FRC Certification (Preferred)

Tools

NASM-CPT

ACSM-CPT

NSCA-CPT

ACE-CPT

CPR AED

First Aid Certification

Job description

University of California, Merced is hiring a part-time Recreation/Health & Fitness Trainer to deliver non-credited fitness instruction for the campus community. The role will involve creating and leading exercise programs, adjusting methods for safety and progression, and guiding participants toward wellness goals.

Training may be on-site or via live content. Responsibilities include program design, equipment safety, and maintaining professional certifications, with a 3-year contract and on-site