Certified Personal Trainer – Flexible, Part-Time Hours

California State University-Dominguez Hills; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University, Dominguez Hills is seeking a part-time Personal Trainer to deliver safe, effective fitness instruction to students and community members. You will design and lead 1-on-1 and small-group sessions, monitor form, and ensure a welcoming, injury-free training environment.

Hours up to 20 per week with varying schedules; evening and weekend availability may be required. Requires current CPR/AED and an NCCA-certified PT credential; prior recreation or collegiate fitness

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR/AED certifications.
• Current nationally recognized personal training certification (NCCA-accredited), such as ACE, NASM, ACSM, NSCA or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conducts safe, effective, and goal-oriented personal training sessions for clients of varying fitness levels.
• Provides exercise instruction, demonstrations, and motivation using proper technique and professional judgment.
• Ensures client safety at all times within strength training and cardiovascular areas.
• Conducts client consultations, fitness assessments, and program design using approved methods and equipment.
• Maintains accurate client documentation, scheduling, and session records using designated software or systems.

Skills

Personal training

CPR/AED

NCCA-certified PT cert

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The purpose of this recruitment is to produce a pool of qualified applicants to call upon for temporary appointments. Temporary appointments may be canceled or extended at any time. Successful candidates may be appointed from a few days up to one year depending on the assignment. For additional information regarding the Temporary Pool recruitments, please contact HR at [phone].

This is a Temporary and/or hourly intermittent appointment. No probationary period. No permanent status is granted.

Classification Title: Casual Worker

Classification Salary Range: $16.90 -$140.00 per hour

Anticipated Hourly Rates based on full-time years of experience and applicable certifications:

Level 1: Has certification and 0-2 years’ experience. Pay rate $35 per hour

Level 2: Has certification and 3-6 years’ experience. Pay rate $40 per hour

Level 3: Has certification and 7+ years’ experience. Pay rate $45 per hour

Level 4: Has multiple certifications and 5+ years’ experience. Pay rate $50 per hour

Position Summary

The Personal Trainer is responsible for providing safe, effective, and individualized fitness instruction to Health, Wellness and Recreation Center clients. This role supports member wellness by delivering high-quality personal training sessions, maintaining a safe fitness environment, and delivering excellent customer service. The Personal Trainer follows established policies and professional standards to promote client satisfaction, retention, and results.

Part-time schedule of up to 20 hours per week, with hours varying based on client bookings and facility needs. Evening and weekend availability may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts safe, effective, and goal-oriented personal training sessions for clients of varying fitness levels.
• Provides exercise instruction, demonstrations, and motivation using proper technique and professional judgment.
• Ensures client safety at all times within strength training and cardiovascular areas.
• Conducts client consultations, fitness assessments, and program design using approved methods and equipment.
• Maintains accurate client documentation, scheduling, and session records using designated software or systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR/AED certifications
• Current nationally recognized personal training certification (NCCA-accredited), such as ACE, NASM, ACSM, NSCA or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of standard practices in personal training and recreational fitness.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues and supervisors.
• Ability to work independently and follow established procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a recreation, collegiate, or community fitness setting.
• Demonstrated proficiency with fitness assessments and exercise prescription.
• Experience working with diverse populations and varying fitness levels.
• view the full position description, click “Position Description” above.

General Information

• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance and State Law.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• California State University Dominguez Hills is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas.
• The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits here .
• Services provided by CSU student health centers include, but are not limited to, primary medical care, counseling and psychological services, and sexual health education and support (including provision of medication abortion services). Coordinate on-site implementation of SB 24 legally mandated medical abortion services.

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at [phone].

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.

Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

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