Student Employee – Student Personal Trainer (Fall)

University of Oklahoma; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Oklahoma is seeking a student fitness trainer to lead and motivate individuals through customized, science-based exercise sessions. You will plan programming for varied fitness levels and may provide health education to the OU community in person or via Zoom.

The role begins in Fall 2026 and requires current undergraduate enrollment. Certification through an NCCA-accredited body must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as an undergraduate student in Fall 2026 at the University of Oklahoma.
• Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.
• Must obtain an NCCA-accredited certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate small groups and individuals through designed, individualized training sessions.
• Plan effective, exercise-science-based sessions for different fitness and experience levels.
• Provide health education sessions to OU community in-person or via Zoom.
• Training will begin immediately upon hire for Fall 2026 semester.

Skills

Train all ages

NCCA cert within 6m

Education

Undergraduate student Fall 2026 OU

Job description

• Oral/Written Communications

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.

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

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