Personal Trainer - Temporary

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 9,643 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Temporary Personal Trainer to design individualized, safe training plans for clients across all fitness levels under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Fitness & Wellbeing.

Responsibilities include teaching Premium Class offerings (Penn FIT, Weightlifting 101), logging attendance, promoting Campus Recreation services, and contributing to staff trainings and program development.

Qualifications

• Accredited and current Personal Training Certification and CPR/AED certification required.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to interact and provide information to the Penn community on Penn Campus Rec program offerings

Responsibilities

• Build individualized, safe, effective, and engaging training plans for clients at all fitness levels.
• Teach Premium Class offerings e.g. Penn FIT or Weightlifting 101 and participate in Wellness Outreach events.
• Promote Campus Recreation programs and inform participants on gym policies for safety and hygiene.
• Meet with the Assistant Director as needed and assist with department-wide programs and trainings

Skills

Accredited and current Personal TRAIN(

CPR/AED certification

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Engagement with Penn community

Job description

Personal Trainer - Temporary

Job Profile Title

Job Description Summary

Our Personal Training program is intended to encourage participants to increase participation in exercise and develop healthy behaviors in their daily lives. All Personal Trainers are expected to deliver individualized, safe, and effective exercise program prescriptions to clients. This position will be under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Fitness & Wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Build individualized, safe, effective, and engaging training plans for clients at all fitness levels. Connect with clients to build rapport and be their accountability partner. Explain and demonstrate exercises in detail. Provide modifications and progressions for exercises. Explain and educate participants on safe and proper use of gym equipment.

• Teach Premium Class offerings e.g. Penn FIT or Weightlifting 101. Teach for Wellness Outreach events e.g. Free Body Comps, Wellness Expo, Campus Partner group events, etc. Check‑in all program participants and clients using the Fusion software system. Report attendance after every class into the Group Ex Pro software system.

• Promote Campus Recreation programs and services. Inform participants on gym policies for safety and hygiene.

• Meet with Assistant Director as needed. Assist with department‑wide programs, staff trainings, etc. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Accredited and current Personal Training Certification and CPR/AED certification required

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively

• Have the ability to interact and provide information to the Penn community on Penn Campus Rec program offerings

Job Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pay Range

$7.25 - $25.00 hourly rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Department / School

Division of Recreation & Intercollegiate Athletics

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

A background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

Benefits

• Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.

• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre‑tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.