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WorkStrong Trainer (4128U) Recreation & Wellbeing, 75192

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The Department of Recreation & Wellbeing provides competitive and recreational opportunities for students, faculty, staff and campus affiliated community members. In addition to the 30 sports clubs, the department offers a wide range of recreational activities and state of the art equipment. Position Summary

Provides instructional guidance and program activities related to health and fitness in an accredited environment; provides first aid and emergency care as necessary, and responds to user/customer needs Educates the participants on fitness and health-related topics; conducts fitness assessments and personal training sessions, maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality, designs and implements individual workout programs, demonstrates and coaches clients on the proper use of cardiovascular and strength equipment; discusses health and fitness goal setting; promotes safe technique and form when training. Responsibilities

Provides advanced or specialized activity instruction to program participants, individually or in groups. Trainers provide sessions at the RSF, other campus locations, or virtually through live-streamed and on-demand content. Maintains a welcoming and supportive environment for program participants and facilitates participation. Trainers conduct energizing, fun, safe sessions for all fitness levels and encourage and motivate their clients. Interacts with recreational program participants in a positive and professional manner. Responsible for ensuring that fitness spaces provide a safe environment including the condition and proper storage of all equipment used during training sessions. Updates availability in Mindbody scheduling software system. providing weekly availability for clients to schedule appointments. Tracks client progress and personal administrative records. Maintains required professionals certifications including CRR/AED. Keeps current on teaching methods, techniques and skills through continuing education. Required Qualifications

Working knowledge of program activity practices and required procedures. Requires verbal and written communication in the English language, active listening, dynamic flexibility, critical thinking, multi-task and time management skills. Service orientation, program management, sound judgment and decision-making, critical thinking, develop original ideas, creative problem solving skills in a varied and challenging environment Must be able to work effectively, across all organization levels, internally and externally. Must have highly effective verbal and written communication skills. Client service minded entrepreneurial spirit and creative thinking. Basic Computer Knowledge. Previous experience with instruction of fitness and recreation programs. Previous experience working with age level specific to an activity is required. Education

High school diploma and / or equivalent certification / experience / training Preferred Qualifications

Health coaching experience Knowledge of campus policies and procedures. Salary & Benefits

This is a 10% FTE, 12-month, part-time (4 hours/week) contract appointment, not eligible for UC benefits. The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $18.07 - $55.00. How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California, Berkeley is an equal opportunities employer.

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