Student Personal Trainer

Associated Students; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Students, Inc. at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo is seeking a Personal Trainer to design exercise programs and provide one-on-one or small group sessions at the Recreation Center.

You will conduct orientations and train participants while upholding safety and professional standards. Must be a currently enrolled Cal Poly student with 6+ units and hold a national PT certification; CPR/AED/First Aid is required within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a Cal Poly student with at least 6 units (graduate students 4).
• Extensive knowledge of exercise physiology and kinesiology, safe training procedures, and program design.
• Nationally certified Personal Trainer (NASM/ACSM/NSCA/ACE or equivalent) required.
• Previous supervision/instruction experience in a fitness environment.
• Highly organized with good planning and strong communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and ability to empathize with clients.
• Current Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Educate clients and enforce safe use of fitness equipment and facilities.
• Develop and implement one-on-one workout programs.
• Instruct clients on exercise physiology and proper lifting techniques.
• Familiarize clients with safe use of cardio, resistance, and free weight equipment.
• Provide exercise and diet recommendations to meet fitness goals.
• Maintain client files per industry standards.
• Attend mandatory meetings and keep workspace clean and organized.
• Maintain a welcoming environment and uphold ASI policies.
• Respond to emergencies and follow emergency procedures.

Skills

Exercise physiology

Kinesiology

Safe training procedures

Personal training

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Empathy

Education

Cal Poly student enrollment (6+ units)

National PT certification (NASM/ACSM/NSCA/ACE)

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Tools

Cardiovascular equipment

Resistance training equipment

Free weights

Job description

Definition and Purpose

Under the supervision of theCoordinator I—Fitness &Wellnessthe Personal Trainerisprimarily responsible for exercise program design and personalized training for clients on a one-on-one or small group basis at the Cal Poly Recreation Center. Theyareresponsible forexercise orientation appointments and teaching etiquette in the Exerciseareas, as well asresponsible for greeting and developing professionalrelationshipswith participants.The Personal Trainer will ensure that the equipment is used appropriately, and for desired purposes.

ASI is committed to supporting the aspirations of the University Learning Objectives.Our employees are expected to make reasoned decisions based on ethics, respect for diversity, and an awareness of issues of sustainability.Additionally,they will work productively as individuals and in groups while communicating effectively.

This position is based at the Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, CA.

EducationalRequirements and Qualifying Experience

• Must be a currently enrolled student at Cal Poly with a minimum of 6 units.Graduate students must carry 4 units.
• Extensive knowledge of exercise physiology and kinesiology, safe training procedures, exercise programdesign andimplementation, and the proper use of cardiovascular, resistance, free weights, and related fitness equipment.
• NASM,ACSM, NSCA, ACE, or other nationally recognizedPersonalTrainerCertificationrequired.
• Previousexperience in supervising and instructing participants in afitness environment.
• Ability to be highly organized and have good planning skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to empathize and connect with others inan appropriate manner.
• Current American Red Cross certification in the following: Adult CPR, AED, and First Aid isrequiredwithin30 daysof hire, training provided by ASI.
• Ability toestablishand maintain effectiveworking relationships within a diverse population and with those fromvarious cultural backgrounds, specific needs, or limitations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Educate clients and enforce policiesregardingsafe and proper use offitnessequipment andfacility.
• Develop, document, and implement one-on-one workout programs that matchthe needs and goals of clients.
• Instruct clients on basic exercise physiology and informthem astoproperlifting and exercise techniques.
• Familiarize clients with the safe and effective use of all cardiovascular, resistance, and free weight equipment.
• Provide clients with exercise and diet recommendations tomeet their desired fitnessgoal.
• Gather andmaintaininformation on clients’ fitness expectations and provide guidance for reaching those goals.
• Maintain client files per industry standards.
• Provide safe and effectiveweightliftingspotting techniques to clients.
• Develop and implement personal trainingworkshops.
• Respond to, and follow, all emergency procedures.
• Competent in providing one-on-one individual personal trainingserviceto clients.
• Maintain familiarity with evacuationplanfor workarea.
• Attend all mandatory meetings, workshops,and outreachmarketingevents.
• Maintainefficient, clean, and organized workspace.
• Maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment for participants and coworkers.
• Awareness of safety concerns and risk management.
• Maintain prompt hours,follow attendance policies, and ensureaccuratetimekeeping.
• Maintain a working relationship with staff and co-workers.
• Adhere to and enforce all ASI departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure a safe environment for all clients.
• Commitment to student development and leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• The person holding this position is considered a \"mandated reporter\" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and isrequiredtocomply withthe requirementsset forth inASI policy as a condition of their employment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) isrequiredfor employment.ASIwill make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a currentASIemployee who was conditionally offered the position.

Period of Employment

Employment with this organization is of an \"at will\" nature, which means that the employee may resign at anytimeand ASI may discharge the employee at any time with or without cause.

Compensation and Hours

• Hourly PayRate: $18.00 per hour - $32.00 per hour for single sessions (based on experience), $20.00 per hour - $32.00 per hour for group sessions (based on experience), $16.90 per hour for training/meeting time
• Hourly Pay Range: $18.00 per hour - $32.00 per hour for single sessions (based on experience), $20.00 per hour - $32.00 per hour for group sessions (based on experience), $16.90 per hour - $16.90 per hour for training/meeting time

Location:Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA.

Date revised:7/24/2026

The AssociatedStudents, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.