Personal Fitness Trainer

AgUpdate; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

UC Santa Cruz is seeking a Personal Fitness Trainer to design and deliver personalized fitness programs for students, faculty, staff and community members. The role includes on-site and virtual instruction, fitness evaluations, and program administration under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Recreation for Fitness & Wellness.

The position is part-time, with sessions scheduled across days including evenings and weekends on the UC Santa Cruz Main Campus.

Responsibilities

• Design individualized exercise programs for a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Provide on-site and virtual teaching, demonstration, and promotion of safe and effective exercise techniques, equipment use, and facility etiquette.
• Arrive on-site at the training location, in time to complete the full set-up and preparation of the facility and equipment prior to the session's scheduled start-time.
• Begin and end training sessions punctually (i.e. at their scheduled start and end times).
• 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.
• Limit training prescription and advice to the scope of practice of professional certifications.
• Assist in administration of client consultation, intake, and tracking

Job description

Personal Fitness Trainer

Location:
Job ID: 85348

INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)

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The IRD for this job is: 04-20-2026

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

The Athletics & Recreation Department's mission at UC Santa Cruz is to provide a wide variety of professional programs and physical activities that promote and enhance community, academic success, leadership, lifelong wellness, and experiential learning. Our goal is to enrich the educational courses. experience by encouraging comprehensive health & wellness through physical activity, building community, and cultivating leadership. The programs provided by Athletics & Recreation are designed to serve UC Santa Cruz Banana Slug students, faculty, staff, retirees, alumni, and local community members.

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JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Recreation 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 in-person and/or virtual exercise instruction and supervision. The Personal Fitness Trainer assists in program administration, manages training-related facilities and equipment, provides excellent customer service, and participates in program marketing.

The Personal Fitness Trainer assists in the instruction of non-credited recreational or sports activities to participants of all ages. The incumbent develops knowledge, skills and experience in recreational sports activities.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: By Agreement, $31.50-$50.00 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, VariablePercentage of Time: By Agreement, 5 - 10 Hours per WeekDays of the Week: Mon-Sun, VariableShift Includes: Days, Evenings, and Weekends, as necessary

Employee Classification: Limited appointment

Job End Date: 06-30-2027, with the possibility of extension

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% - 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
• Arrive on-site at the training location, in time to complete the full set-up and preparation of the facility and equipment prior to the session's scheduled start-time
• Begin and end training sessions punctually (i.e. at their scheduled start and end times)
• 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
• Limit training prescription and advice to the scope of practice of professional certifications

15% - Program Administration

• Assist in administration of client consultation, intake, and tracking