DRS Fitness Training Specialist

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 26 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Oregon State University’s Department of Recreational Sports is seeking four part-time Fitness Training Specialists to deliver personal and group training, fitness assessments, and education to students and campus guests. You will help maintain a safe, educational exercise environment and contribute to outreach through videos and tabling activities.

The role emphasizes evidence-based programming, injury prevention, and inclusive instruction, with early mornings, late nights, and weekend hours as

Qualifications

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study.
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment.
• Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term.

Responsabilités

• Apply evidence-based practices to design and deliver safe, effective personal and group training programs.
• Monitor participant technique and provide real-time feedback to reduce injury risk.
• Collaborate with staff to support events and participant experiences.
• Promote services and represent Recreational Sports at events, developing outreach skills.
• Create welcoming environments by preparing equipment and greeting participants.

Connaissances

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Diversity awareness

Excellent communication

Formation

HS enrollment

Undergrad enrollment 6 cr/term

Grad enrollment 5 cr/term

Outils

First Aid/CPR certification

Description du poste

Job Description

This recruitment will be used to fill 4 part‑time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Fitness Training Specialists for the Fitness and Wellness program area of the Department of Recreational Sports at Oregon State University (OSU).

Mission Statement

We create engaging environments for student growth and success. We inspire healthy living by providing quality recreational and educational opportunities for the Oregon State University community.

Values in Action

As a student employee, you play a vital role in bringing our mission and values to life. We expect every team member to embody the following values in their work:

• We Care About People: Treat all patrons and colleagues with kindness, courtesy and inclusion.
• We Are Solution‑Oriented: Identify and implement solutions that enhance the member and employee experience. Address conflict in a positive, calm and solution‑focused manner.
• We Are Stewards: Use resources responsibly and ethically while working efficiently.
• We Are Innovative: Pioneer programs, services and facilities that serve as catalysts for student success. Create space to encourage, share and evolve new ideas.
• We Are Educators: Foster environments where learning and personal growth thrive for both participants and staff. Grant others the same good intentions you grant yourself.
• We Extend Respect & Build Trust: Communicate with clarity, transparency and integrity, fostering trust across our community. Every action rooted in our mission and values strengthens our team and makes Recreational Sports a place where everyone belongs, grows and thrives.

Definition and Purpose

The Fitness Training Specialist reports to the Fitness and Wellness Formats Coordinator and is responsible for maintaining a safe and educational environment for our patrons to exercise. Fitness Training Specialists provide training sessions, fitness assessments and general education to students, members and guests around proper use of weight and cardio equipment and fitness area use policies. Fitness Training Specialists will provide education and outreach to the OSU community, including educational/promotional video segments, tabling with information about fitness and wellness programs and services, and instruction to participants involved in training programs.

Position Duties

• Apply evidence‑based practices to design and deliver safe, effective personal and group training programs tailored to diverse participant needs and goals.
• Monitor participant technique and provide real‑time feedback to reduce injury risk and enhance performance.
• Collaborate with fellow fitness staff and campus partners to support special events ensuring a cohesive and engaging participant experience.
• Contribute to a positive team culture by attending staff meetings, participating in training, and supporting shared responsibilities such as equipment organization and space upkeep.
• Promote personal training services and represent Recreational Sports at internal and external events, developing professional communication and outreach skills.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive environment by arriving early to sessions, preparing equipment, and greeting participants with professionalism and care.
• Demonstrate cultural humility and adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs, abilities, and backgrounds of students, members, and guests.
• Educate participants on fitness topics in a respectful, accessible manner that supports equitable access to wellness resources for all.
• Execute emergency procedures and provide First Aid and CPR assistance.
• Assist with other department activities as assigned.

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. In this position, students learn and build vital career‑readiness skills in the primary areas below:

• Critical Thinking
• Teamwork
• Equity & Inclusion

Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study.
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment.
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard.
• High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home‑schooling program.
• Undergraduate and post‑baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term.
• Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term.
• Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term.
• Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of training/education related to fitness programming, personal training, or leading fitness activities.
• Completion of PAC F&W Leader: Personal Trainer, Group Fitness, and/or Health Coach course.
• Participation in the PAC Fitness and Wellness Leadership track.
• Professional development, student development and/or leadership experience.
• Experience with customer service, conflict resolution, and/or problem solving.
• Awareness and appreciation of individual uniqueness and diversity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

This position is designated as a critical or security‑sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576‑055‑0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self‑report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

Working Conditions / Schedule

6‑8 hours per week. Early morning, late night and weekend hours may be required.

Period of Employment

One academic year (continuing employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a 30‑day probationary period and satisfactory job performance as evaluated by immediate supervisor). 6‑8 hours per week. Early morning, late night and weekend hours may be required.

Compensation

Student employees are paid an hourly wage consistent with the OSU Student Employment Pay Rate Guidelines. The Department of Recreational Sports identifies pay ranges based upon job duties, level of responsibility and complexity of the work to be performed.

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date: 2027‑01‑04

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem‑solvers and change‑makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep‑rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

Facts

Top 1.4% university in the world. More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined. 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S. 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties. 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone. 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates. 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color. 217k+ alumni worldwide. For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state‑of‑the‑art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life.
• OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

At Oregon State University, no qualified person shall, solely by reason of disability, be denied access to, participation in, or the benefits of, any program or activity operated by the University. If requested, OSU will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing and selection process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application to receive an accommodation. Please request any reasonable accommodations for disability as early as possible in the application and search process. Requests may be directed to the hiring unit, or to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (541) 737‑3556. See Request an Accommodation Procedures for the OSU policy.

Oregon State University, in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, including Title IX and its regulations, does not unlawfully discriminate and prohibits discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including in academic admissions and employment. The university prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin (including ancestry and ethnicity), citizenship, marital or family status, pregnancy or related conditions, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status / service in the uniformed service, or any other status protected by law or OSU policy.