Personal Trainer (Wage)

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 44,083; Part time

Job summary

The University of Virginia's UVA Recreation division is seeking qualified applicants for part-time Personal Trainers. You will lead personal training sessions for students, faculty, staff, and UVa affiliates, delivering assessments and consults while ensuring safety and high customer service standards.

Ideal candidates will meet certification requirements and have experience in individual or group training, with the ability to engage participants across a vibrant campus community.

Qualifications

• Nationally recognized personal training certification such as ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA, etc. is required.
• Some experience administering fitness assessments and/or consultations.
• Some experience designing and leading personal training sessions in an individual or group setting.
• Ability to engage with students and members in fitness and wellness activities.
• Ability to modify movements for participant safety and communicate these modifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead personal training sessions individually or in groups.
• Administer fitness assessments/consultations.
• Promote safety and high-quality customer service within the facility.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-service sessions.

Skills

PT certification

Fitness assessments

Group training

Customer service

Demonstration skills

Job description

UVA Recreation, a division within Virginia Athletics at the University of Virginia, is seeking qualified applicants for Personal Trainer. These are part‑time, wage positions with the primary purpose of directly leading personal training sessions with clients to meet the fitness interests and demands of the University community (students, faculty, staff and UVa affiliates).

Experience and skills needed include administering fitness assessments and/or consultations and designing and leading personal training sessions in an individual or group setting.

We are seeking personal trainers with the ability to fully engage with students and members in vibrant activities that promote fitness and wellness, including identifying the need for and modifying movements for participant safety. Ideal candidates will have the availability to consistently work with a number of clients per semester. Personal Trainers are expected to attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and in‑service sessions.

Personal Trainers are expected to establish a positive rapport and relationship with students, departmental staff, members, and guests of the facility, as well as promote exceptional customer service to create a positive environment for members and guests. Instructors are also expected to maintain a Standard of Excellence in professionalism and safety.

Position Compensation Range: $20.00 - $32.00 Hourly

This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment policy.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

Minimum Requirements

• Nationally recognized personal training certification such as ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA, etc. is required.
• Some experience administering fitness assessments and/or consultations.
• Some experience designing and leading personal training sessions in an individual or group setting.
• Ability to fully engage with students and members in vibrant activities that promote fitness and wellness.
• Ability to identify the need for modifying movements and communicating and demonstrating these modifications to participants for participant safety.
• Availability to consistently work with a number of clients per semester.
• Exemplary customer service skills and communication skills.
• Responsible for attending regularly scheduled staff meetings and in‑service sessions.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.