Personal Trainer

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,473 - 54,718; Part time

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University is hiring for a position in their March Wellness & Fitness Center. The role involves providing personal training and developing exercise programs for members to achieve their fitness goals. A Bachelor's degree in exercise science or a related field is required along with relevant certifications. Ideal candidates should possess strong customer service and leadership skills, demonstrating ability in both individual and group training settings. The position is based in Portland, Oregon, and emphasizes a supportive and motivational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience providing strength training, cardiovascular, and flexibility training principles and techniques.
• Skill in exercise testing and evaluation of test data.
• Hold and maintain a NCCA accredited certification through a national organization such as ACSM, NSCA, NASM, ACE.
• BLS HeartCode or CPR, AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal training services for members, developing exercise prescriptions and programs.
• Assist in planning and promoting programs, classes, and events.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Respond to all emergencies.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Proficiency with MS Word

Proficiency with MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related health & wellness field

MS in exercise science or related field

Job description

Overview

• Location: US-OR-Portland
• Requisition ID: 2026-38997
• Position Category: Fitness/Wellness
• Job Type: AFSCME union represented
• Position Type: Relief/Flex/Resource
• Posting Department: march wellness & fitness center
• Posting Salary Range: $29.38 - $39.72 per hour, with offer based on experience, education and internal equity
• Posting FTE: 0.00
• Posting Schedule: TBD
• Posting Hours: TBD
• Drug Testable: Yes

Department Overview

March Wellness & Fitness Center offers health and fitness programs, based in science, designed to strengthen and nurture all aspects of daily life – in a safe, supportive and motivating environment.

Our emphasis is on helping you live a full and engaging life. March wellness & fitness center can support you in achieving wellness goals whether they include improving flexibility, managing a chronic illness, training for a marathon, or recovery from surgery. We believe that all of us can change for the better and that change can happen at any time in your life.

Learn more about us by visiting March Wellness.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal training services by developing exercise prescriptions and programs for members on a one-on-one basis. Prescribe flexibility, cardiovascular, and strength training exercises to assist members in goal achievement. Maintain member information and tracking. Build a repeat clientele and recruit new clientele.
• Assist in planning, coordination, presentation and promotion of programs, classes, and events. Design and lead special programs as necessary.
• Demonstrate knowledge, ability and implementation of all policies and procedures related to the Fitness operations. Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Respond to all emergencies.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related health & wellness field.
• Experience providing strength training, cardiovascular, and flexibility training principles and techniques.
• Skill in exercise testing and evaluation of test data.
• Experience in evaluating medications, contraindications and risk factors.
• Hold and maintain a NCCA accredited certification through a national organization such as ACSM, NSCA, NASM, ACE.
• BLS HeartCode or CPR, AED certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to communicate to members and staff in a courteous, friendly and professional manner.
• Ability to project and promote a healthy image.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, be flexible and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in exercise science or related field.
• Two years of experience in the fitness industry.
• BLS HeartCode and First Aid certification.

Additional Details

This position requires a high level of physical activity, including standing for extended periods of time, demonstrating equipment use, and spotting. Ability to lift a minimum of 80 pounds essential.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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