Personal Trainer Program Manager - Student Hourly

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas is seeking a Personal Training Program Manager to oversee the daily operations of the Personal Training program at the Ambler Student Recreation Center (ASRFC). The role collaborates with the program director to administer programming, staffing, client records, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities include administering the personal training and fitness assessment program, coordinating staff trainings, reviewing client forms, scheduling trainers, and producing regular

Qualifications

• CPR/AED certification required or to be obtained within 4 weeks of employment.
• NCCA accredited personal training certification preferred (ACE/NSCA/NASM/ACSM, etc.).
• Experience with conditioning programs and fitness assessment concepts is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Personal Training program.
• Assist with programming, administration, and staff training of trainers.
• Coordinate client forms, trainer assignments, and record keeping.
• Develop and implement staff meetings, trainings, and risk management procedures.

Skills

CPR/AED certification

ACE/NSCA/NASM/ACSM certification

Education

Exercise Science or related major

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Word

Excel

Job description

Position Overview

The Personal Training Program Manager is responsible for the daily operations of Personal Training program and administration of various personal training events.

Job Description

The Personal Training Program Manager works with the Senior Assistance Director of Programs (program director) to manage the Personal Training program at Ambler Student Recreation Center (ASRFC).

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

35% - Administration

• Assisting with programming and administration of the personal training and fitness assessment program.
• Assisting with reviewing client forms and assigning clients to personal trainers.
• Record keeping.
• Assisting with interviewing and training new personal trainers.
• Assisting with the ACE Personal Training Prep Course.
• Enforcing policies and procedures.
• Evaluating personal trainers.
• Ensuring client records are current.
• Assisting with coordinating staff meetings and staff trainings.
• Implementing risk management when necessary.
• Frequently use Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Office such as Word and Excel.

35% - Communication

• Communicating with program director, personal trainers, clients, and potential clients including checking email account.
• Communicating between personal trainers and program director.
• Promptly alerting program director with any concerns or questions.

15% - Programming

• Conducting selectorized and spotting training for personal trainers and weight room specialists.
• Planning and implementing programs and special events.
• Developing new program ideas.

15% - Other

• General program troubleshooting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

1. Possesses current CPR/AED certification, or willing to obtain within 4 weeks of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Currently possesses and maintains a NCCA accredited personal training certification such as ACE, NSCA, NASM, ACSM, etc.
2. Previous experience in personal training at ASRFC or currently employed at ASRFC.
3. Experience using strength and cardio equipment, as demonstrated in the application materials
4. Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health or related major.

Position Requirements

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Employment Conditions

(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

Advertised Salary Range

$12.60 per hour

Anticipated Start Date

Monday November 16, 2026