Part-Time Trainer, Fitness

Lone Star College; Texas; On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Retirement plan (tax-deferred)

Supportive work environment

Excellent work/life balance

Job summary

Lone Star College-Tomball is seeking a part-time Fitness Trainer to deliver group fitness classes, monitor safety, and foster a positive exercise experience for members. The role requires CPR/AED/First Aid certification and a current Group Fitness Instructor credential.

Responsibilities include warm-up, demonstrations, class setup, assisting participants, and adhering to safety policies. Must be 18+, HS diploma or GED, and physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Current CPR, AED, and first aid certification.
• Current Group Fitness Instructor certification (ACE/ACSM/AFAA) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Teaches scheduled classes, ensuring proper warm-up, workout, and cool down.
• Instructs patrons on effective exercise techniques and safe form.
• Prepares equipment, music, and handouts for each class.
• Assists patrons and maintains a positive workout atmosphere.
• Keeps management informed of facility needs.
• Ensures safety standards and policies are followed.
• Provides CPR/first aid in emergencies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Group fitness teaching

Music tempo cueing

Professional demeanor

Team collaboration

Physical endurance

Heavy lifting capability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CPR certification

AED certification

First aid certification

Group Fitness Instructor cert (ACE/ACSM/AFAA)

Job description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College-Tomball

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Founded in 1988, Lone Star College-Tomball is the third oldest college in the LSC system. LSC-Tomball offers a wide range of academic and workforce programs and is a leading college in the health sciences. LSC-Tomball is the founding college of the lifePATH program, a four-year degree for adults with cognitive disabilities. LSC-Tomball enjoys a joint library partnership with Harris County Public Library, and we offer an early college high school with the Tomball Independent School District.

Location address is 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX 77375.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision of the Wellness Coordinator, the PT Trainer, Fitness provides group fitness instruction, monitors and educates patrons on fitness and safety, and maintains a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Teaches scheduled classes, beginning and ending on time; provides adequate warm-up, exercises, stretching, and cool down
2. Instructs Wellness Center patrons on effective workout methods; explains proper techniques, demonstrates exercises; and teaches appropriate methods to strengthen specific muscles
3. Prepares appropriate equipment, music, and handouts for each class
4. Assists patrons, answers questions, and maintains a positive exercise experience for members and class participants
5. Keeps management informed of customer and facility needs
6. Ensures that safety standards are met, and the department and facility policies are adhered to
7. Provides CPR and first aid in emergency situations
8. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and training principles
• Demonstrated knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate music, tempo, cueing and rhythm as it applies to choreographed class formats
• Demonstrated ability to be professional and motivate class participants
• Demonstrated ability to cooperate and work well with other staff members
• Physical capability to perform frequent standing, sitting, kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, twisting, walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching, overhead reaching, lifting and carrying
• Physically capable of performing heavy lifting (50 pounds)

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, phone and other assorted fitness equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled space with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess current CPR, AED, first aid certification
• Must possess a current Certified Group Fitness Instructor national certification (ACE, ACSM, AFAA) or equivalent

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $27.69

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.