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Part-time positions available for Personal Trainers.   Flexible schedule and hours available. 

As a Personal Trainer (General Associate) with the Campus Recreational program, it is your responsibility to provide a comprehensive one-on-one educational fitness program for your clients. Promoting lifelong adherence to a health and fitness program through realistic goal setting and education is the purpose of our Personal Training program. A major goal is to produce independent exercisers by providing them in-depth information on equipment usage, lifestyle management, and ultimately, how to design their own personal fitness program. The
major aspects of the personal training program include:

• Personal attention during all sessions
• Monitoring progress via fitness assessments and program tracking
• Appropriate program design which assists clients in reaching their goals in a safe and appropriate manner

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Each trainer is responsible for client tracking paperwork.
2. Attend all in-service trainings and meetings.
3. Accurately record client-training sessions for payment purposes.
4. Communicate client progress and/or problems with the Assistant Director.
5. Take pride in each and every client, assisting him or her in every way possible.
6. Conduct personal training sessions within the policies and guidelines established by the Assistant Director.
7. Be punctual and conduct yourself in a professional manner.
8. Seek client feedback continuously.
9. Check email twice daily for assignment of new clients & contact them within two business days of assignment.
10. Maintain certification through on-going continuing education.
11. Participate in periodic educational in-services, meetings, and personal interviews.
12. Attend semester performance assessment meetings each semester.
13. Attend all staff meetings, and one Safety In-Service Training per semester.
14. Be knowledgeable of all campus recreation opportunities available in our facility.

Periodic Duties

1. Review risk management and emergency procedures established by the department.
2. Represent the Fitness/Wellness program on an as-needed basis.
3. Perform other duties as assigned by the Fitness/Wellness Program Director.

Personal Trainers must have background knowledge in exercise science and practical skills obtained through at least one of the following certifications:

• American Council of Exercise-Personal Training (ACE-PT),
•American College of Sports Medicine's Health Fitness Instructor (ACSM-HFI)
•National Strength & Conditioning Association's Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
•Nationally accredited certification approved by the Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness.

In addition to basic anatomy, exercise physiology, client assessment, basic exercise knowledge, and equipment knowledge, trainers are expected to be well versed in the use of multiple strength and cardio training modalities, understand functional training, wellness and the stages of change mode. The trainer must be willing to continually improve his or her skills and abilities in order to be a successful personal trainer.

A background check may be required.  

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