Personal Trainer

University of South Carolina; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina Upstate Campus Recreation department is seeking a Student Employee Personal Trainer to provide safe and effective workout programs for Wellness Center clients.

You will enforce Center policies, conduct fitness assessments and orientations, and support program development while delivering quality customer service in a flexible, part-time role requiring evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must obtain CPR / AED certification within one month of employment.
• Must obtain a current National Fitness Certification (i.e.: ACE , AFAA , NETA , ACSM , etc.) within 3 months of employment.
• Satisfactory completion of staff training provided by the Wellness Center Staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective workout routines for Wellness Center clients.
• Enforce all policies of the Wellness Center: ensure clients conduct themselves in an orderly manner. Report all problems to the Facility Supervisor
• Personal Trainers are responsible for providing customer service and enforcement of the facilities policies and procedures.
• Personal Trainers will also be responsible for performing Fitness Assessments, New Member Facility Orientations, and Program Developments for clients.

Skills

CPR / AED certification

National Fitness Certification

Customer service

Team player

Education

Exercise Science Major

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Posting Summary

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Posting Number

Posting Number STU00005PO24

Job Title

Job Title Student Employee

Internal Title

Internal Title Personal Trainer

Campus

Campus Upstate

College/Division

College/Division USC Upstate College/Division Level

Department

Department UPS Campus Recreation

Advertised Salary

Advertised Salary $14 per hour depending on certifications

Location of Vacancy

Location of Vacancy USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Part/Full Time

Part/Full Time Part Time

Hours per week 10

Work Schedule

Up to 10 hours per week. Weekly scheduled to be determined and will vary, but student employee must be able to work flexible hours to include some evenings and weekends

Job Search Category

Job Search Category Student Employee

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

• Provide safe and effective workout routines for Wellness Center clients.
• Enforce all policies of the Wellness Center: ensure clients conduct themselves in an orderly manner. Report all problems to the Facility Supervisor
• Personal Trainers are responsible for providing customer service and enforcement of the facilities policies and procedures.
• Personal Trainers will also be responsible for performing Fitness Assessments, New Member Facility Orientations, and Program Developments for clients.

Typical Responsibilities

• Performing Fitness Assessments to all prospective clients and on request of client
• Meet with clients and perform quality program developments for customers as needed
• Assist in the enforcement of Wellness Center policy and procedures specifically in the Weight Room and Fitness Center
• Assist in handling all emergency situations as needed
• Assisting with all areas of promotions of the Personal Training program (may include programs and sessions outside of the Wellness Center)
• Intervene in disputes and actions of unsafe behavior
• Report all accidents and incidents to supervisor
• Assist in educating all users of the Weight Room and Wellness Center safe techniques and proper lifting form (or as requested by patrons)
• Daily checks of equipment to ensure proper function and safety
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of staff training provided by the Wellness Center Staff
• Must be able to work well as a team player and independently.
• Must demonstrate quality customer service skills.
• Must obtain CPR / AED certification within one month of employment.
• Must obtain a current National Fitness Certification (i.e.: ACE , AFAA , NETA , ACSM , etc.) within 3 months of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Exercise Science Major
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking ability
• Preference given to students who have previous work experience or course work in Health and Human Performance or Exercise Science and previous experience in personal training.
• Preference given to work-study

Number of Vacancies 2-5

Desired Start Date 01/22/2024

Job Open Date 12/01/2023

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV /AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is your expected graduation date?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What is your current cumulative GPA?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Have you worked on-campus before?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * If yes, list department name and supervisor.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you currently working another on-campus job?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * If yes, list department name and supervisor.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Have you been awarded Federal Work Study for this semester?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is your major?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What is your current student status?
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
  • Graduate Student
• * What is your College affiliation? Please list one of the following: Business Administration & Economics College of Arts & Sciences Department of Psychology Education Fine Arts & Communication Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Information Management Systems Language, Literature & Composition Math & Computer Science Natural Sciences Non-Profit Administration Nursing Pre-Professional Social & Behavioral Sciences Social Sciences, Philosophy & History Undeclared

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Why are you interested in this position?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have a current National Fitness Certification (i.e.: ACE, AFAA, NETA, ACSM, etc.)? If selected for interview, be prepared to show proof.
  • Yes
  • No
• * If yes, when does your National Fitness Certification expire? If selected for an interview, be prepared to show proof.

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References and Contact Information