Personal Trainer

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University, Campus Recreation, is seeking a Personal Trainer to design personalized, safe exercise programs for students, faculty, and staff across fitness levels. You will conduct health screenings, teach cardiovascular and weight training techniques, and ensure equipment orientations follow facility policies.

Based at University Park, this on-site role offers the opportunity to contribute to a broad wellness program in a 200,000-square-foot recreational complex, with

Responsibilities

• Develop personalized, safe, and effective exercise programs for students, faculty, and staff.
• Conduct health and fitness screenings and assess results.
• Instruct and supervise cardiovascular and resistance training equipment.
• Uphold facility policies and provide equipment orientations.
• Collaborate with Campus Recreation staff to promote wellness programs.

Job description

Job Description and Position Requirements

Campus Recreation is seeking to fill the position of Personal Trainer. Personal Trainers will develop personalized, safe, and effective exercise programs for students, faculty, and staff of various fitness levels at Penn State University. Trainers will conduct and assess health and fitness screenings, as well as provide safe and effective instruction in cardiovascular and weight training equipment. Upholding facility policies and procedures and providing quality equipment orientations is also expected.

Campus Recreation is a department within Student Affairs that provides fitness, wellness, and recreational programs to the campus community through the operation and administration of the new expanded and renovated 200,000 square-foot Intramural Building, the McCoy Natatorium, the 700-acre Stone Valley Outdoor Recreation Area, a Tennis Center including six clay courts and four indoor courts, the White Building, Outdoor Adventures, Aquatics, Club Sports, Fitness and Wellbeing Programs, and Intramural Sports.

Remote Work Information

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

Background Clearance Requirements

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• FBI Criminal Background Check

EEO Statement

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Location

University Park, PA