Certified Personal Trainer (Student Associate) - A&F Campus Recreation

Primary Duties

Personal Trainers (PT) are responsible for working with clients in one-on-one, buddy, or small-group training settings. PTs will provide individualized programming, teach proper exercise techniques, and ensure clients are safely and effectively accomplishing their goals. PTs can also lead workshops, clinics, and premium fitness classes for members.

• Effectively maintain professional communication with clients and potential clients
• Perform client intake sessions to assess the client's baseline fitness levels and goal planning
• Develop comprehensive, individualized fitness programs that continue to adapt to the client's needs
• Motivate and encourage clients during training sessions
• Educate clients on proper exercise technique and the use of equipment
• Monitor client progress towards their goals and adjust as needed
• Provide clear and concise instructions during training sessions
• Maintain client schedules in Rec Automation
• Uphold all UC Campus Recreation facility and employee policies
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Information

• Campus Recreation provides additional development opportunities for staff beyond job duties, including the possibility to attend varying conferences at state, regional, and national levels as well as inter-departmental committee opportunities through our student-led organization, Recreational Development & Leadership (RDL).
• This position may require early mornings, late nights, and holidays.
• 4-10 hours/week
• Skills acquired include:
  • Communication
  • Problem solving
  • Active listening
  • Goal planning
  • Program development
  • Working with diverse populations

Minimum Requirements

• Certified through an accredited certification: ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA. You must upload a copy of your certification to the "Additional Documents" section of the application.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Enrolled at a post-secondary institution or a secondary school.
• Enrolled at least part-time (one or more credit hours if at a post-secondary institution), except for summer term, or will be a registered student during the next academic term.
• ?Enrollment? shall include:
  • The period between two successive terms for which the student is enrolled.
  • The one ?off? term in each academic year in which the student is not enrolled. Student employee status may be retained for one additional term following either graduation or withdrawal from enrollment.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Standing ? often
• Talking ? often
• Walking ? often
• Bending ? often
• Pulling, pushing ? often
• Ability to lift 45lb or more frequently

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay rate: $15-$18/hour based on experience
• 20% discount on programs and services (excluding Pro Shop)

Important: To apply for a student position, you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider ?easy apply? applications submitted via other websites, including Handshake. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.