Personal Trainer (Part-Time) - Student Success

Washington University in St. Louis; University City (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Personal Trainer to create customized fitness programs and educate members on nutrition and exercise to promote healthier lifestyles. You will work with individuals or small groups, demonstrate techniques, and monitor progress in a university fitness facility.

The role emphasizes safety, customer service, and staying current on health and fitness trends, with a strong focus on building a welcoming environment for members and guests in St. Louis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains client base, instructs small group training or one-on-one training.
• Educates members of current health and fitness issues and trends.
• Executes individual fitness program design, demonstrates and teaches exercises while providing feedback on technique.
• Greets and makes members/guests feel welcomed as they enter and exit the facility.
• Takes preventative actions to ensure safety of guests/members.

Skills

Athletic Training

Customer Service

Oral Communications

Organizing

Personal Training

Positive Thinking

Professional Ethics

Time Management

Written Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree - Health Fitness

CPT - ACSM

First Aid CPR/AED - Red Cross

ACE Personal Trainer

Job description

Location ST. LOUIS, MO 63130

Position Summary

The Personal Trainer provides members with customized fitness programs while educating them on proper nutrition, cardiovascular exercise, resistance training and attaining a healthier lifestyle.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains client base, instructs small group training or one-on-one training.
• Educates members of current health and fitness issues and trends.
• Executes individual fitness program design, demonstrates and teaches exercises while providing feedback on technique.
• Greets and makes members/guests feel welcomed as they enter and exit the facility.
• Treats all members and guests with respect.
• Ensures safety of guests/members and takes preventative actions to decrease risk.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment.

Physical Effort Typically sitting at a desk or table.

Equipment Office equipment.

Required Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Professional Licenses: Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) - American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), First Aid CPR/AED - American Red Cross, Personal Trainer - American Council on Exercise (ACE).

Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills: Not Applicable.

Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

One year experience as a Personal Trainer.

Strong passion for fitness/exercise.

Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree - Health Fitness.

Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience: Athletic Trainer (1 Year).

Skills: Athletic Training, Customer Service, Oral Communications, Organizing, Personal Training, Positive Thinking, Professional Ethics, Time Management, Written Communication.

Salary Range

Salary Range $25.47 - $39.49 / Hourly The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Benefits Statement Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to review our benefit eligibility criteria along with any applicable benefits.

EEO Statement

EEO Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.

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