Exercise Physiologist (Part time Athletic Trainer)

Penn State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University's University Fitness Center is seeking a Part-Time (PRN) Exercise Physiologist to support fitness operations. This role requires supervising the fitness center and providing exercise services, ensuring a safe environment for all participants. Ideal candidates will be team players with strong leadership skills and availability for flexible shifts. A Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field and CPR certification are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or related field.
• CPR/AED certification required.
• NCCA accredited certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the fitness center environment and member activities.
• Conduct functional capacity evaluations and establish exercise prescriptions.
• Provide personal training services and lifestyle consultations.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science

Kinesiology

Related field

Tools

CPR/AED certification

NCCA accredited industry certification

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

+ CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process (https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSha...\_sU3KzTmERfpryq0esPKQ) . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Job Posting Details – Part-Time (PRN) Exercise Physiologist

The University Fitness Center is seeking part-time (PRN) personnel to support its fitness operations. Duties include supervising the fitness center environment and member activities, and maintaining a safe and secure environment for program and facility participants. This position may also be responsible for providing member and client exercise services including: conducting functional capacity evaluations, establishing exercise prescriptions for members and medically-referred patients, implementing personal training services, and providing exercise and lifestyle consultations.

The successful candidate must be a committed, reliable team player able to work under limited supervision. Strong leadership and conflict resolution skills and the ability to enforce policies are required.

Applicants must be available for weekend work, early morning and evening shifts. Other shifts may also be periodically available.

Suggested Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or related field

CPR/AED certification

NCCA accredited industry certification preferred

The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position:

+ Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check

+ Pennsylvania Child Abuse History

+ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion inall ofits forms.We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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