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UCSF

Public health sciences university in San Francisco

Personal Trainer 1

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$45 - $65
Junior
Bachelor's, Master's
San Francisco, CA, USA
In Person
TrainingFitness & Sports Instruction

About the job

Requirements
  • A nationally recognized personal training certification is required.
  • At least one year of experience as a Certified Personal Trainer is required.
  • Working knowledge of program activity practices and procedures is required.
  • Verbal and written communication skills in English, active listening, dynamic flexibility, critical thinking, multitasking and time management skills are required.
  • The ability to exercise independent sound judgment and employ reasoning skills is required.
  • A client-service mindset, entrepreneurial spirit and creative thinking skills are required.
  • The ability to successfully pass an FBI and DOJ criminal check is required.
Responsibilities
  • Provide activity instruction to program participants individually or in groups.
  • Supervise the fitness floor during designated shifts.
  • Maintain a client base of either 8–15 hours per week in fee-based client contract hours and/or monthly revenue based on production hours.
  • Provide excellent customer service.
  • Custom-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 (body-fat percentage and circumference), resting heart rate and blood pressure checks, and introductions 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 members’ needs between clients while performing fitness-floor trainer duties.
  • Promote cross-unit activities such as outdoor programs, membership, group exercise, recreational sports, and Arts & Events.
  • 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.
  • Attend staff meetings and trainings.
  • Communicate with the supervisor and staff openly and in a timely manner.
Desired Qualifications
  • A bachelor's or master's degree in Exercise Science or a related field of study is strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of campus policies and procedures is preferred.
  • Basic skills in computer programs relevant to job duties are preferred.
  • Rehabilitation or injury-management experience is preferred.

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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