Part Time Personal Trainer

Wake Forest University; United States; On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Wake Forest University is seeking a part-time Personal Trainer within Campus Recreation to help clients achieve their health and fitness goals. Trainers are responsible for providing instruction, motivation, and accountability, ensuring safe exercise practices.

Applicants must have fitness certifications, including First Aid/CPR/AED and a national Personal Trainer certification. The role emphasizes communication and organizational skills, ensuring quality service for faculty, staff, and students.

Qualifications

• Must have current or obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must hold a nationally recognized Personal Trainer certification and maintain it.
• Must complete required departmental training prior to training any client.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality customer service to individuals including faculty, staff, and students.
• Provide initial consultation to identify clients' goals and needs.
• Clean and organize Personal Training equipment after use.

Skills

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Organizational skills

Previous exercise and fitness experience

Education

Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Nationally recognized Personal Trainer certification (e.g., ACSM, NASM, ACE, NSCA, CSCS, AFAA)

Job description

Job Overview

Personal Trainers within Campus Recreation are fitness professionals with the knowledge, skills and abilities to demonstrate safe and effective exercise and fitness program design. Trainers provide instruction, motivation, and accountability to help clients reach their personal health and fitness goals.

Essential Functions

• Provide quality customer service to all individuals including faculty, staff and students.
• Positively represent Campus Recreation and Wake Forest University.
• Uphold and clearly communicate facility and university rules and regulations; apply safe practices and hold users accountable.
• Attend staff meetings and required monthly trainings.
• Perform all training in uniform and with a name tag when appropriate.
• Provide an initial consultation to the client to identify goals, medical conditions, training needs or preferences.
• Inform client of required payment fees and verify, confirm, and receive payment prior to any training session.
• Clean and organize Personal Training equipment after use.

Education, Certifications, and Training

• Must have current or obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification within 90 days of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
• Must hold a nationally recognized Personal Trainer certification (e.g., ACSM, NASM, ACE, NSCA, CSCS, AFAA, etc.) and maintain it per the provider’s guidelines.
• Must complete required departmental training designed to supplement the knowledge and skills obtained via certification prior to training any client.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Excellent communication, time‑management, and organizational skills.
• Energetic and outgoing personality with the ability to multi‑task and work independently.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and punctual.
• Previous exercise and fitness experience.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to safely coach and demonstrate physical exercises.

Environmental Conditions

May occasionally participate in special events that occur in outdoor environments with heat or cold conditions.

Employment Details

Time Type Requirement: Part time.

Visa Eligibility

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.

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 with disabilities are available. For more information, contact [e-mail] or (336) 758‑4700.