Personal Trainer - Temporary

Job Description Summary

Our Personal Training program is intended to encourage participants to increase participation in exercise and develop healthy behaviors in their daily lives. All Personal Trainers are expected to deliver individualized, safe, and effective exercise program prescriptions to clients. This position will be under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Fitness & Wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Build individualized, safe, effective, and engaging training plans for clients at all fitness levels. Connect with clients to build rapport and be their accountability partner. Explain and demonstrate exercises in detail. Provide modifications and progressions for exercises. Explain and educate participants on safe and proper use of gym equipment.
• Teach Premium Class offerings e.g. Penn FIT or Weightlifting 101. Teach for Wellness Outreach events e.g. Free Body Comps, Wellness Expo, Campus Partner group events, etc. Check-in all program participants and clients using the Fusion software system. Report attendance after every class into the Group Ex Pro software system.
• Promote Campus Recreation programs and services. Inform participants on gym policies for safety and hygiene.
• Meet with Assistant Director as needed. Assist with department-wide programs, staff trainings, etc. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Accredited and current Personal Training Certification and CPR/AED certification required
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Have the ability to interact and provide information to the Penn community on Penn Campus Rec program offerings