Pilates Instructor , Recreation & Wellbeing

Pilates Instructor (4128U), Recreation & Wellbeing - 84143

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty, and staff. As a world‑leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice.

The Department of Recreation & Wellbeing provides competitive and recreational opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and campus affiliates. In addition to 30 sports clubs, we offer a wide range of recreational activities and state‑of‑the‑art equipment.

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 participants on fitness and health‑related topics, conducts assessments and Pilates Reformer training sessions, maintains a high level of professionalism and confidentiality, designs and implements individual workout programs, discusses health and wellness goal setting, and promotes safe technique and form when training.

Educates participants on the policies and procedures of the Recreation Center; acts as a liaison between other Recreational Sports programs; keeps detailed and accurate client records; provides weekly availability for clients to schedule appointments; attends all required departmental meetings and completes online training; always promotes the Department of Recreational Sports in a positive manner.

• Provides advanced or specialized activity instruction to program participants, individually or in groups.
• Pilates Reformer Trainers provide sessions at the RSF.
• Pilates Reformer Trainers work with students, faculty/staff and program the correct modifications for their clients, including appropriate progressions and regressions of exercises.
• Pilates Reformer Trainers must be able to work in a busy environment and adapt workout routines from available equipment and resources.
• Maintains a welcoming and supportive environment for program participants and facilitates participation.
• Conducts energizing, fun, safe sessions for all fitness levels and encourages and motivates clients.
• Answers questions from participants to support them in achieving their healthy living and wellness goals.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members, facilitating connections within the Berkeley Rec Sports community.
• Ensures Pilates reformer fitness spaces provide a safe environment, including condition and proper storage of all equipment used during training sessions, and instructs clients on correct equipment usage and body mechanics.
• Updates availability in Mindbody scheduling software system, providing weekly availability for clients to schedule appointments.
• Tracks client progress and personal administrative records (time‑keeping, internal communications, client records, etc.).
• Maintains required professional certifications, including CPR/AED.
• Keeps current on teaching methods, techniques, and skills through continuing education.
• Participates in required professional development activities.

• Has advanced knowledge of program activity practices and procedures.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English, active listening, critical thinking, multitasking, time management, and dynamic flexibility in adapting to client needs.
• Ability to exercise independent sound judgment and employ reasoning skills.
• Client service‑minded.
• Creative thinking skills.
• Basic computer skills relevant to job duties.
• Knowledge of and/or ability to quickly learn campus policies and procedures.
• Must be able to work effectively across all organizational levels, internally and externally.
• Previous experience with instruction of Pilates reformer fitness and recreation programs.
• High school diploma and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Certified Group Fitness Instructor.
• Pilates Reformer and apparatus Certification.