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Part-time Personal Trainer

University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
San Francisco, CA Part Time
POSTED ON 4/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026
Part-time Personal Trainer

CLS FR Fit Rec

Part Time

87674BR

Job Summary

Why join our Team? We are passionate fitness professionals dedicated to "making life better" for the UC students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community. UCSF is recognized globally in innovation in health science. Be a part of our mission to enrich the human spirt and quality of life.

Not only are you surrounded by the beauty and expansion of UCSF campuses, but you are also embraced by diversity and the unity of our members. Your opportunities with UCSF Fitness and Recreation provide you with a supportive and engaging work environment, a dynamic fitness team, and the opportunity to enrich others.

Included is access to the fitness centers with state-of-the-art equipment, shuttle transportation, and competitive pay based upon experience.

Job responsibilities include:
Prepare curriculum and teach group fitness classes. Complete ancillary administrative records and assist with promotions. Demonstrate excellent customer service skills. Attend staff meetings and in-house training as required. Annually, contribute to the assessment of the class and personal performance evaluation. Remain current in industry standards prescribed by supervisor. Behave in a professional manner, work as a team player and adhere to facility policies.

  • American CPR certification - required
  • Nationally recognized Personal Training certification - required
  • Standard First Aid Training Certification - preferred
  • Dietary expertise or nutritional certification - preferred
  • Previous Personal Training experience in a gym/health club environment - preferred

UCSF Fitness and Recreation inspires growth and health on the UCSF campus through fitness, community, and play. The Group Fitness unit is an integral part of Fitness and Recreation and provides customer service while ensuring participants participate in Personal Training (PT) instruction in a safe environment. The Personal Trainer works under direct supervision of the Asst Director of Fitness Programs and is responsible for carrying out the day-to-day operations of the Fitness unit, which includes customer service, creating and following lesson plans and providing quality instruction to all program participants.

Note: This is a limited position and ends 1 year from date of hire, with potential to renew annually.

To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (ucop.edu)

Please note: The compensation ranges listed online for roles not covered by a bargaining unit agreement are very wide, however a job offer will typically fall in the range of 80% - 120% of the established mid-point. An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.

For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

UCSF Fitness and Recreation operates two fitness centers at UCSF. We provide fitness and wellbeing services to UCSF students, faculty, staff and community members through a broad range of fitness, recreation, aquatics, personal training, outdoor programs, and health and wellness programs. We make life better here by inspiring fitness and wellbeing for everyone. UCSF Fitness and Recreation's mission is to enrich the human spirit, quality of life, and community at UCSF. We are passionate fitness and recreation professionals committed to doing quality work. We fulfill that mission by providing our members with exceptional service, knowledgeable staff, a wide variety of activities, and a clean environment. We are a customer service division, providing needed services on all UCSF campus sites and delivering these services with PRIDE: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

Required Qualifications

  • Nationally recognized Personal Training certification.
  • One year or more of experience as a Certified Personal Trainer.
  • Working knowledge of program activity practices and procedures.
  • Verbal and written communication skills in the English language, active listening, dynamic flexibility, critical thinking, multi-task and time management skills.
  • Ability to exercise independent sound judgment and employ reasoning skills.
  • Client service minded, entrepreneurial spirit and creative thinking skills.
  • Ability to successfully pass FBI and DOJ Criminal Check.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Exercise Science or a related field of study strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of campus policies and procedures.
  • Basic skills in computer programs relevant to job duties.
  • Rehab or injury management experience.
  • Standard First Aid Training Certification.
  • Dietary expertise or nutritional certification.

License/Certification

  • Nationally Certified Adult CPR /AED (American Red Cross, American Heart Association or other recognized organization).

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

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.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

004128 RECR PRG INSTR 2

Job Category

Sports and Recreation

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Limited Appt

Percentage

20%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Various Work Sites

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Weekends

Shift Length

Variable

Additional Shift Details

Sunday - Saturday, open hours of Fitness Center


Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California San Francisco is an Equal 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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Further information about the University of California, San Francisco, is available at diversity.ucsf.edu. UCSF seeks candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence, and the communities we serve.

 

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