Tiger Trainer (Personal Trainer) (Temporary Employee Pool)

Position Information

• Job Title: Tiger Trainer (Personal Trainer) (Temporary Employee Pool)
• Department: Pacific Recreation
• Campus: Stockton
• Posting Number: 201303170P
• Full or Part Time: Part Time
• Number of Months: 12
• Work Schedule: Flexible schedule. This position will train potential personal training clients, during Baun Fitness Center operational hours. Their client appointments are contingent on the trainer’s availability and the client’s availability.

This is a temporary non-benefit eligible position.

• Open Date: 01/24/2023
• Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University

• Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
• External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose

The Tiger Trainer (Personal Trainer) is responsible for providing safe, effective, and accessible programming for individual and small group clients of all ages and degrees of health. The Tiger Trainer actively participates in outstanding customer service.

Essential Functions

• Be on time and prepared for work. On time is five (5) minutes before scheduled session, appointment, or meeting. Attend all fitness staff meetings, in-services, and individually-requested meetings.
• Schedule and conduct private personal training sessions for clients, following protocols as accepted and provided by Pacific Recreation.
• Execute initial consultations and fitness assessment testing, following protocols as accepted and provided by Pacific Recreation.
• Model, promote, and consistently enforce campus recreation policies.
• Design exercise programs for a variety of participants utilizing the fitness program by combining individual health and fitness goals with fitness assessment results.
• Execute fitness-related special events.
• Respond to clients’/participants’ questions and comments with superior customer service, and provide motivation and support for all clients regarding participation in an exercise program.
• Maintain assessment and personal training equipment inventory. Make recommendations for future assessment and personal training program purchases.
• Assist, when needed, with tours/sales for prospective clients and stay informed with current pricing options.
• Maintain accurate records of all clients’ fitness assessments, exercise prescriptions, progress notes, and important concerns. Maintain client confidentiality at all times.
• Clock in and out during all hours worked.
• Be responsible for organization, safety and cleanliness of the training floor, as well as other areas when needed.
• Monitor the safety of participants in regards to heart rate, exercise technique, posture and spine, as well as joint stress and stability when resistance training.
• Report any major issues, problems, or concerns directly to professional staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities necessary to describe the principal functions of the job, as identified, and shall not be considered an exhaustive list of job responsibilities which may be inherent in the job. Responsibilities are subject to change.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) months of experience as a personal trainer.
• Current fitness certification from a Pacific Rec approved education association such as ACSM, ACE, NASM, NSCA, AFFA, NFPT, NPTI, WITS.
• Current CPR/AED certification or obtain within 30 days of hire. In-house certification provided, if necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to create effective and safe exercise prescriptions with the capacity to train all fitness levels, novice to elite.
• Intermediate level knowledge of physiology, exercise technique, and body mechanics.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized while training up to three (3) clients in one training session.
• Positive, motivating and effective interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must have the strength and ability to safely lift and move up to 40 lbs.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel

Sessions are scheduled Monday through Sunday and may include early morning hours, afternoon hours and evening hours. Flexible to Trainer/Client Availability and Baun Fitness Center Hours of Operation.

Hiring Range

$16.50-$32.00 per hour. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Background Check Statement

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810

Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement

University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.

bill_id=202320240AB810) Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.