Student Employee – Student Personal Trainer (Fall)

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOM; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 16,531 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

University of Oklahoma Fitness and Recreation seeks a student trainer to lead and motivate individuals and small groups through customized, science-based exercise sessions. The position supports health education sessions in-person or via Zoom, with training starting Fall 2026 upon hire.

The role requires current undergraduate enrollment for Fall 2026 and verification of student status, along with attachments such as resume and class schedule. Scholarships and background checks may apply.

Qualifications

• Must be able to train all ages and special populations.
• Must have the ability to obtain a certification accredited through the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive exercise experience for participants.
• Lead and motivate small groups and individuals through designed, individualized training sessions.
• Plan effective exercise sessions for different fitness and experience levels based on exercise science.

Skills

Train all ages

NCCA certification

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

Pay Range:Targeted Salary of $12-$25/hr, based on education and experience

Benefits Eligible: No

Work Schedule:Varies based on business needs and student employee class schedule.

Travel:May be required

Position Introduction:

Fitness and Recreation strives to help all student employees develop their career readiness upon graduation.

Student Employees are applying academic learning by developing workforce competencies, per The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) guidelines which are:

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
• Oral/Written Communications
• Teamwork/Collaboration
• Digital Technology
• Leadership
• Professionalism/Work Ethic
• Career Management
• Global/Intercultural Fluency

Using a variety of training, teaching, and motivational techniques, this position will create a positive exercise experience. This position is a professional who leads and motivates small groups/individuals through intentionally designed, individualized training sessions. They plan effective, exercise science-based individual sessions for different fitness and experience levels. They also possess a wealth of motivational and leadership techniques that help individuals achieve fitness goals. Trainers know the human body, the science of exercise and how to inspire, challenge and motivate change in the lives of the people they lead. This position also assists with providing health education sessions to members and the OU community in-person or via Zoom. This position is for employment beginning in the Fall 2026 semester. Training will begin immediately upon hire.

Required Education and Experience:

• Must be currently enrolled in the Fall 2026 Term as an undergraduate student in good standing at the University of Oklahoma.
• Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

Required Attachments:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Class Schedule
• If certification has been obtained, please attach copy to application

Skills:

• Must be able to train all ages and special populations
• Must have the ability to obtain a certification accredited through the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) within 6 months

Required Certifications and Licenses:

If certification has been obtained, please attach copy to application

Department Preferences:

• Personal Trainers currently certified through a NCCA accredited organization such as such as NETA, ACE, NASM, ACSM, NSCA, or ISSA-NCCPT.
• Current NCCA-approved certification is strongly preferred

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes