Part Time Personal Trainer

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

Job summary

Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a part-time Personal Trainer within Campus Recreation to design safe, effective fitness programs and motivate clients to reach personal health goals.

You will assess goals, communicate rules, conduct consultations, process payments, and maintain equipment while representing the university.

Qualifications

• Must have current First Aid/CPR/AED certification or obtain within 90 days.
• Nationally recognized personal trainer certification (ACSM,NASM,ACE,NSCA,CSCS,AFAA, etc.).
• Complete required departmental trainings before training clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality customer service to faculty, staff and students.
• Uphold university rules and safe practices; communicate policies clearly.
• Conduct initial consultations to identify goals and medical considerations.
• Inform clients of fees and process payments prior to training sessions.
• Maintain and organize training equipment after use.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organization

Multi-tasking

Reliability

Education

First Aid/CPR/AED

National Personal Trainer Certification

Job description

Job Description Summary

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 reach their client’s personal health and fitness goals. The Personal Trainer position requires an enthusiastic attitude, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt workout regimens around pre-existing medical conditions.

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

• Provide quality customer service to all individuals including faculty, staff and students.

• Positively represent Campus Recreation and Wake Forest University.

• Ability to uphold and clearly communicate facility and university rules and regulations; applysafe practices and hold users accountable.

• Attend staff meetings and required monthly trainings.

• Perform all training in uniform and when appropriate with name tag.

• Provide initial consultation to the client to identify goals, medical conditions, trainingneeds or preferences.

• Inform client of required payment fees as well as verify, confirm, and receive payment prior toany training session

• Clean and organize Personal Training equipment after use

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Must have current or obtain First Aid/CPR/AED Certification within 90 days of hire. Must maintain certification throughout employment.

• Successful completion of a nationally recognized Personal Trainer Certification (ACSM,NASM, ACE, NSCA, CSCS, AFAA, etc). Must also maintain said certification in accordance to the varied guidelines set forth by the certification provider.

• Must complete required departmental training designed to supplement the knowledge andskills obtained via certification prior to training any client

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.

• Energetic and outgoing personality.

• 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 either heat or cold conditions.

Additional Job Description

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].