Workstrong Trainer; On-site

Job

Location:

Merced

Full/Part Time:
Part Time

The University of California, Merced is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position.

Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The hourly range the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $50/hr.

This posting will remain open until filled with initial applicant review expected to be on or around September 8, 2026.

Remote/Hybrid eligibility:
This position is fully on-site.

Please note: This is a part-time (25% FTE), 3-year contract position.

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses and one of the youngest universities to be designated an R1 research university. With approximately 9,100 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced is a smaller, more intimate campus compared to its sister campuses, while equipped and staffed as a cutting edge, 21st century research institution.

With bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, strong research and academic partnerships and a growing community in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable and dynamic educators, researchers, management and staff.

Ranked in the top 30 among the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and #1 for social mobility by the Wall Street Journal, UC Merced is uniquely equipped to provide world class educational opportunities to dynamic and enterprising students in the Valley and throughout the state. In partnership with UC San Francisco, UC Merced has launched a rigorous medical education program that will supply the Valley with culturally competent providers dedicated to improving local access to quality care.

The campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design and is accelerating the continued economic development of the region.

Provides instruction in non-credited recreational programs for the campus community. Applies full knowledge and experience in recreational sports activities to create and adjust program methods and processes to provide safe instruction to participants. Trainers are responsible for developing and leading exercise programming ranging in a variety of levels. This includes developing and organizing exercise programs and progression, cueing, participant set up, safety, and execution.

Trainers model and ensure adherence to Rec Sports Community Agreements and activity guidelines. Trainers serve as a resource to educate members on various aspects of fitness and wellness. Training may take place in-person on campus or virtually through live streamed and on-demand content.

Provides instruction in non-credited health and fitness activities that require specialized or advanced training to participants of all ages. Requires independent action, initiative and independence to resolve issues.

• Provides advanced or specialized activity instruction to program participants, individually or in groups. Trainers provide sessions at the recreations facilities, other campus locations, or virtually through live-streamed and on-demand content. Trainers are expected to…