Part-Time Group Fitness Instructor

Provides instruction in non-credited recreational or sports activities to participants of all ages. Applies full knowledge and experience in recreational sports activities to create and adjust program methods and processes and provides safe instruction to participants

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 for 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 a competitive pay rate based upon experience

Department Description

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 Group Fitness instruction in a safe environment. The Group Fitness Instructor works under direct supervision of the Group Fitness Manager 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. 

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 UCSF campus sites and delivering these services with PRIDE: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

Required Qualifications

• American Red Cross CPR
• Specialty certification where applicable (Les Mills, Spinning, Yoga, Pilates mat, Barre,Tai Chi, Feldenkrais, QiGong)
• 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

• Nationally recognized Group Exercise instructor certification
• One year of experience as a Group Exercise instructor
• Knowledge of campus policies and procedures.
• Basic skills in computer programs relevant to job duties.