Fitness Lead - Personal Training, Campus Recreation

wfu; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Wake Forest University seeks a part-time Fitness Lead for Campus Recreation to oversee student and part-time personal training staff and assist in planning, delivering, and assessing personal and small group training programs.

The role focuses on increasing participation, supporting revenue goals, and expanding reach to new and first-year students, with 12–20 hours per week over 10 months.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and at least 3 years of personal training experience.
• Appropriate professional certifications through ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NCSA or similar.
• Experience with and knowledge of small and personal group training.
• Knowledge of cardio, weight, and fitness equipment.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid or ability to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, supervise, and evaluate student and part-time personal training staff with feedback and development.
• Coordinate and support small group training offerings to meet participant needs and campus goals.
• Assist with scheduling, payroll support, and communication with participants for the personal training program.
• Track client participation and revenue to support program participation and revenue goals.
• Promote personal and small group training programs to increase awareness and engagement.

Skills

Personal training certifications

Small group training

Cardio & strength equipment knowledge

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Staff supervision & development

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Fitness Lead for Campus Recreation assists with oversight of part‑time and student personal training staff and supports the planning, delivery, and assessment of personal and small group training programs. This position will assist with increasing participation, supporting revenue goals, and enhancing the quality and reach of fitness programs through staff supervision, program coordination, and targeted outreach, including programming for new and first‑year students. This is a 12‑20 hours/week, 10 months out of the year position.

Job Description

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions:

• With assistance, provide oversight, supervision, and evaluation of student and part-time personal training staff, including performance feedback, goal setting, and ongoing professional development.
• Coordinate, schedule, and support small group training offerings, ensuring programs meet participant needs, support departmental goals, and align with campus recreation priorities.
• Assist with administrative duties to ensure the successful operation of the personal training program, including scheduling, payroll support, and communication with participants.
• Track and assess client participation data and revenue performance, supporting efforts to meet or exceed annual fitness program participation and target revenue goals.
• Assist with the promotion of personal and small group training programs, collaborating with professional staff to increase awareness and engagement.
• Assist the Associate Director and Coordinator with the development and implementation of staff development initiatives for fitness employees.
• Develop annual goals in collaboration with the Associate Director and contribute to ongoing assessment and reporting related to fitness programs and services.
• Assist with risk management practices related to personal training staff, spaces, and equipment, and recommend policies and procedures that promote safety, fiscal responsibility, and participation.
• Foster an inclusive and welcoming environment that supports the engagement of all members of the campus community, with particular attention to underrepresented populations.
• Coordinate and/or assist with other special projects as assigned.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• High School diploma and at least 3 years of personal training experience.
• Appropriate professional certifications through ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NCSA or similar.
• Experience with and knowledge of small and personal group training.
• Knowledge of cardio, weight, and fitness equipment.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid or ability to obtain certification.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience supervising fitness employees
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering fitness programs preferably on a college campus

Accountabilities:

• Reports to the Senior Associate Director, Programs

Physical Requirements:

• This position will require sitting and standing
• Occasional lifting of 50+ pounds

Environmental Conditions:

• Noise level is moderate to loud

Additional Job Description

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee’s supervisor.

To help provide a safe learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.

Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.

Wake Forest University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in employment for individuals with disabilities.

Time Type Requirement

Part time

Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] or [phone].