Personal Trainer (Per Diem)

Drexel University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Drexel University is seeking a Personal Trainer to develop tailored fitness programs for clients. This flexible part-time position entails conducting assessments and maintaining client relationships to achieve their wellness goals. Join a prestigious university committed to fostering healthy lifestyles.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Free tuition for employees and dependents

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree required.
• 1 year of experience in personal training.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Create customized workouts for each client.
• Perform fitness and wellness assessments.
• Maintain client communication for scheduling.

Skills

Communication

Fitness Assessment

Client Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health and Exercise Science

Job description

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About Drexel University

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world-class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.

About Drexel University

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world-class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.

Committed to becoming the nation's most civically engaged university, Drexel supports engagement along three dimensions: research and academic programs that directly benefit communities, business practices that support equitable local and regional economic development, and public service by students, faculty, and staff. Our engagement is long-term, multigenerational, and fundamental to the University's mission, heritage, and future.

At Drexel, we are devoted to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and is based on integrity, trust, and respect. We center equity, inclusion and belonging, and incorporate an anti-racism approach to our strategic plan, organizational systems, policies and structures.

Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world-class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award-winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non-certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this Benefits Brochure for more information.

Suspension of Drexel University's Contribution into 403(b) Retirement Plan

As communicated on Oct. 10, Drexel University is suspending its contributions to employee retirement plans for calendar year 2025 as part of its multi-year plan to build financial resilience. Drexel is continuing to monitor the situation and will share updates as they become available for calendar year 2026.

Personal Trainer (Per Diem)

Apply now Job no: 505132

Work type: Part-Time

Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA

Categories: Drexel University, Enrollment Management and Student Success

Job Summary

Personal Trainers develop and lead safe and effective programs for all clients to meet their fitness and wellness goals and needs and work one on one or in small group settings.

Essential Functions

• Create customized workouts for each client based on fitness goals and needs.
• Attend all sessions on time and be prepared with program made.
• Perform fitness assessments including body scans, skinfold, strength/endurance tests, etc.
• Perform wellness assessments including talking to clients about their goals, lifestyle habits, obstacles and set up strategy plans.
• Maintain open communication with clients to schedule assessments, sessions as necessary.
• Communicate with supervisor in a timely manner via email/group chat.
• Track client sessions and packages via internal database.
• Attend meetings or trainings as necessary.
• Assist in any additional events, programs or collaborations throughout the year.
• Keep PT suite organized an report any faults with equipment.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Health and Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology or related.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Current nationally-recognized certification (NASM, ACE, ACSM,NSCA, AFAA, other).
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, or ability to get one after hire.
  
  

Location

• University City - Philadelphia, PA
  
  

Additional Information

This is a Part-Time Per diem position classified as Non-Exempt. The offered pay is based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised: May 15 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Jun 15 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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