Job Description:
The Division of Athletics and Recreation at Brown University is seeking qualified applicants for the Personal Trainer position. Acting under direct supervision of the Fitness and Wellness Manager, the Personal Trainer will demonstrate knowledge and experience in the health/fitness field to best serve the student population and Recreation members. The Personal Trainer will conduct fitness assessments to develop appropriate exercise prescription and to evaluate training program.
The position will promote the Division's mission to advance healthy lifestyle choices through participation opportunities, educational experiences and supportive services. The Personal Trainer will serve as a fitness resource for clients and all Recreation members to encourage continued involvement in the Personal Training Program.
Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Develop positive relationships with clientele by educating, coaching and motivating.
- Enforce policy and procedure of Dance Studios Nelson Fitness Center and Personal Training Program.
- Create safe and effective program design.
- Organize studio, fitness areas and/or Personal Training Evaluation Room after each training session.
- Promote Brown Personal Training promotions, programs, services, and special events.
- Motivate Recreation members to continue involvement with programs and services.
- Provide equipment orientations and facility tours to Members when needed.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Minimum of one personal training certification(s) through ACSM, ACE, AFAA, NASM or NSCA.
- Satisfactory interview/practical demonstrating appropriate safety cues, modifications, progressions, and outstanding presentation skills.
- One to two years of relevant experience training preferred.
- First Aid, CPR and AED Certification (or training/certification course on-site).
- Will be required to work nights/weekends and sub if needed.
- Must maintain active certifications throughout employment.
All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the compliance office and appropriate parties. Employees in coaching positions must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting by the compliance office and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division).
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.
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Benefits of Working at Brown:
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Recruiting Start Date: 2025-11-24
Job Posting Title: Personal Trainer
Department: Athletics and Recreation
Grade: Ungraded Staff
Worker Type: Employee
Worker Sub-Type: Seasonal/Intermittent (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)
Time Type: Part time
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 15
Position Work Location: Onsite
Submission Guidelines:
Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.
Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.
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EEO Statement:
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