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UCSF

Public health sciences university in San Francisco

Personal Trainer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$60 - $65
Junior
Bachelor's, Master's
San Francisco, CA, USA
In Person
TrainingFitness & Sports Instruction

About the job

Requirements
  • One year or more of experience as a Certified Personal Trainer.
  • A nationally recognized Personal Training certification.
  • Nationally Certified Adult CPR/AED certification.
  • Standard First Aid Training Certification.
  • Dietary expertise or nutritional certification.
  • Working knowledge of program activity practices and procedures.
  • Verbal and written communication skills in English, active listening, dynamic flexibility, critical thinking, multitasking, and time management skills.
  • Ability to exercise independent sound judgment and employ reasoning skills.
  • Client-service orientation, entrepreneurial spirit, and creative thinking skills.
  • Ability to successfully pass an FBI and DOJ criminal check.
Responsibilities
  • Provide member services on the fitness floor by assisting members with program setup, answering fitness questions, and instructing them on exercise technique.
  • Complete ancillary administrative records and assist with promotions.
  • Attend staff meetings and in-house training as required.
  • Contribute annually to the assessment of the class and personal performance evaluation.
  • Remain current in industry standards prescribed by the supervisor.
  • Work professionally, as a team player, and in accordance with facility policies.
  • Carry out day-to-day operations of the Fitness unit, including customer service, creating and following lesson plans, and providing quality instruction to program participants.
  • Provide activity instruction individually or in groups.
  • Supervise the fitness floor during designated shifts.
  • Maintain a client base of up to 25 hours per week in fee-based client contract hours and/or monthly revenue based on production hours.
  • Design safe and appropriate Personal Training programs based on clients' needs and goals.
  • Keep the fitness floor neat and clean.
  • Maintain a supportive environment for program participants and facilitate their involvement.
  • Conduct new-member orientations, including a PAR-Q health and goal questionnaire, body-composition assessment, resting heart rate and blood pressure, introduction to machines, and personal training skills.
  • Interact proactively with members.
  • Promote Personal Training sales based on client and departmental goals.
  • Lead fee-based and free workshops when needed.
  • Address member needs between clients while performing fitness-floor trainer duties.
  • Promote cross-unit activities, including outdoor programs, membership, group exercise, recreational sports, and Wellness & Community.
  • Know and follow all UCSF Fitness and Recreation Center rules and policies.
  • Observe and enforce facility rules and policies fairly, consistently, and courteously.
  • Maintain a professional attitude and appearance.
  • Complete payroll reports accurately and on time.
  • Keep required certifications current and comply with mandatory UCSF training requirements.
  • Maintain open and timely communication with the supervisor and staff.
Desired Qualifications
  • Standard First Aid Training Certification.
  • Dietary expertise or nutritional certification.
  • Previous Personal Training experience in a gym or health club environment.
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Exercise Science or a related field of study.
  • Knowledge of campus policies and procedures.
  • Basic skills in computer programs relevant to job duties.
  • Rehabilitation or injury management experience.

About the company

UC San Francisco is a public research university in San Francisco focused solely on health sciences, combining professional education with biomedical research and patient care. Its schools of dentistry, medicine, nursing and pharmacy train clinicians and scientists, while teams investigate cancer, immunology, genomics and neuroscience. UCSF Medical Center and Benioff Children's Hospitals connect clinical care with faculty research and training, and university clinics serve patients across Northern California. Founded in 1864, UCSF is the University of California campus dedicated to graduate and professional education and biomedical research, based in San Francisco.

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10,001+

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Founded

1864

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