Personal Trainer - Med Wellness & Recreation

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

University of Miami is seeking a Part Time/TEMP Personal Trainer to support the UTHealth Miami Campus. The role involves educating clients on safe exercise, designing one-on-one, partner, and group programs, and conducting fitness assessments. CPR/AED and First Aid are required, with a CPT certification (NCCA preferred).

The position emphasizes professional conduct, client motivation, and potential for virtual training options, alongside regular campus duties and meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification required.
• American Heart Association CPR/AED/First Aid certification preferred.
• Personal Training Certification (NCCA preferred).
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Strong communication, both written and verbal.
• Experience with creating individual and group training programs.

Responsibilities

• Educate clients and enforce safety policies for equipment use.
• Develop and implement one-on-one, partner, or group workout programs.
• Instruct clients on exercise physiology and proper techniques.
• Provide personal training and fitness assessments.
• Stay updated on fitness equipment and exercises.
• Prepare detailed individualized workout plans based on results.
• Maintain professional conduct and policy adherence in conflicts.
• Attend monthly meetings and training sessions.
• Conduct consultations for members and staff.
• Offer virtual training and wellness guidance when applicable.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

CPR/AED & First Aid

Personal Training Certification

Record keeping

Customer service

Fitness assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Part Time/TEMP - Personal Trainer

The department of Med Wellness and Recreation has an exciting opportunity for a Part Time/TEMP - Personal Trainer to work at the UTHealth Miami Campus.

Job Status: Part time Employee Type: Staff

Responsibilities

• The Personal Trainer educates clients and enforces policies regarding the safe and proper use of equipment.
• The incumbent develops, documents, and implements one-on-one, partner, or group workout programs that match the needs and goals of clients.
• Moreover, the incumbent instructs clients on basic exercise physiology and informs them of proper lifting and exercise techniques.
• Provides personal training for clients.
• Conducts fitness assessments.
• Stays up to date on knowledge of fitness equipment and exercises.
• Provides detailed individualized workout program based on their fitness results.
• Acts in a professional manner by upholding policy when involved in conflict management with clients, students and staff.
• Attends all monthly mandatory meetings and semester training.
• Performs opening/closing procedures of the fitness floor and cardio areas.
• Provides customer service by assisting patrons and clients via spotting, answering questions on exercise and techniques as well as demonstrations on fitness equipment.
• Develops and presents fitness and wellness related workshops.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• Conduct consultations for members, University employees, and patients.
• Provide motivation and support through positive reinforcement.
• Offer virtual training and consultations when applicable.
• Educate clients on healthy lifestyle habits, including sleep, hydration, and stress management.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• American Heart Association CPR/AED and First Aid Certification
• Personal Training Certification. NCCA preferred.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• General knowledge of office procedures and operations.
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondence.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

Benefits & Compensation

• The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.