Certified Personal Trainer (Temp Staff)

Northern-Kentucky-University; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University Campus Recreation seeks a Certified Personal Trainer (Temp Staff) to provide personalized training for members. You will create safe, effective workouts, coach proper form, and tailor sessions to individual goals while maintaining a welcoming, professional environment.

Hours are part-time (roughly 5–10 per week) with a $15/hour pay rate; some early morning, evening, or weekend shifts may be required based on client demand.

Qualifications

• Current personal training certification from a nationally recognized organization.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and reliably.
• Knowledge of exercise technique, fitness programming, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead individualized personal training sessions for Campus Recreation members.
• Develop safe and effective workouts based on clients’ goals and fitness levels.
• Demonstrate proper exercise technique and provide coaching throughout sessions.
• Modify exercises to meet individual client needs and abilities.
• Track client workouts, progress, and session attendance.
• Communicate with clients to schedule sessions and provide ongoing support.

Skills

PT certification

Communication

Independence

Safety awareness

Coaching clients

Exercise techniques

Job description

Position Title:Certified Personal Trainer (Temp Staff)Position Type:TemporaryAbout the Role:This position provides personal training services to NKU Campus Recreation members by leading individualized workouts and helping clients work toward their fitness goals. Personal Trainers will create and lead safe, effective exercise sessions while providing a welcoming and supportive experience for clients.Primary Responsibilities :Lead individualized personal training sessions for Campus Recreation membersDevelop safe and effective workouts based on clients’ goals and fitness levelsDemonstrate proper exercise technique and provide coaching throughout sessionsModify exercises to meet individual client needs and abilitiesTrack client workouts, progress, and session attendanceCommunicate with clients to schedule sessions and provide ongoing supportMaintain a professional, welcoming, and clean training environmentMinimum expectations for consideration:Current personal training certification from a nationally recognized organizationStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and reliablyBasic knowledge of exercise technique, fitness programming, and safetyAbility to provide a welcoming and supportive experience for clientsWork Schedule and Pay:$15/hourApproximately 5–10 hours per week, depending on client demand and availabilitySchedule is flexible and will be coordinated around the trainer’s availability and client schedulesSome early morning, evening, or weekend hours may be available/required based on client needsDocuments to include in application: (Can be added in the same documents box)Resume outlining relevant education, experience, and certificationsCopy of current personal training certificationPosted Salary:$15/HourWork Environment & Physical Demands: