Student Worker - Personal Trainer

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); United States; On-site; USD 7,800 - 11,700; Part time

Job summary

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Student Worker – Personal Trainer. The student worker will educate clients and enforce policies on safe equipment use, and develop one‑on‑one, partner, or group workout programs aligned with client goals.

Responsibilities include fitness assessments, ongoing client education, program design, and collaboration with Campus Recreation staff. The role supports health, safety, and wellness on campus and requires a current CPR/AED and

Qualifications

• Must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Must be enrolled as a degree‑seeking student with at least six credits for current or upcoming semester.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Independently implement safe and effective personal training to campus population.
• Provide personal training services including exercise physiology and safety education.
• Conduct fitness assessments (pre‑participation and progression).
• Arrive at least ten minutes before scheduled appointment.
• Knowledge of fitness equipment and proper technique for safe workouts.
• Demonstrate setup and safe usage for clients of varying levels.
• Maintain health and safety standards on the training floor.
• Communicate clearly with clients, EMS, and police as needed.
• Design and evaluate personalized training programs to meet client goals.
• Market and promote Campus Recreation programs.

Skills

CPR/AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Education

Currently enrolled as a degree-seeking student

Job description

Student Worker – Personal Trainer

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Student Worker – Personal Trainer. The student worker will be responsible for educating clients and enforcing policies regarding safe and proper use of equipment. Individuals holding this position must be able to develop, document, and implement one‑on‑one, partner, or group workout programs that match the needs and goals of clients. This person must be able to instruct clients on basic exercise physiology and inform them of proper lifting and exercise techniques.

About the Institution

Nevada State University, a four‑year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2025, the enrollment surpassed 8,400, with 8,287 undergraduate students and 117 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 48% are Hispanic, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% are Black/African American, and 22% are White.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Responsibilities

Personal Training

• Independently implement safe and effective personal training to the campus population to support client health, fitness and overall well‑being.
• Provide personal training services to clients, including an understanding of the holistic scope of practice, recognizing when professional referrals are appropriate, and supporting client education related to health, fitness, and overall well‑being.
• Conduct fitness assessments including pre‑participation assessments and progression assessments.
• Arrive at least ten minutes prior to scheduled appointment.
• Knowledge of fitness equipment, exercises, and proper technique to ensure safe and effective workouts.
• Develop an in‑depth understanding of a wide range of fitness equipment, including pin‑loaded machines, free weights, functional training tools, and cardio equipment.
• Demonstrate proper setup, biomechanics, and safe usage for clients of varying fitness levels, while staying informed on new equipment features, maintenance standards, and best practices to maximize training effectiveness and injury prevention.
• Uphold health and safety standards to ensure a safe training environment for all clients.
• Understand that errors in personal training can result in serious health consequences, including severe injury or death, requiring a high level of care, attention, and professional judgment.
• Maintain communication with other Campus Recreational Services Team members regarding positive recognition, performance reviews, substitution, and schedule conflicts.
• Communicate clear and concise information as needed to clients, students, emergency medical service personnel and police services.

Administrative

• Independently design, implement, and evaluate personal training programs for clients based on the goals of clients.
• Ability to work independently with clients, designing and guiding personalized programs to help them progress toward their health and fitness goals.
• Act in a professional manner with clients, students, and staff.
• Attend all monthly mandatory meetings and semester trainings.
• Perform opening/closing procedures for the fitness floor and cardio areas.
• Provide customer service by assisting clients via appropriate spotting, answering questions on exercise and techniques, as well as demonstrations of fitness equipment.
• Develop and present fitness and wellness‑related workshops.
• Maintain client confidentiality and protect personal information in accordance with professional standards.
• Continuing education through trainings and offered certification courses.
• Practice peer education to develop student staff growth and success.
• Attend regularly scheduled departmental meetings for all areas necessary.
• Required to pass study program provided by Nevada State University.

Marketing/Recruitment

• Actively market and promote to current facilities and programs hosted by Campus Recreation and Student Life.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be in good academic standing and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Must be enrolled as a degree‑seeking student with a minimum of six credits in the current or upcoming semester at Nevada State.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment‑related visas).
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications Required (within one semester of hire date).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fitness training.
• Interest or field of study related to health and fitness.
• Have a current nationally recognized fitness certification in Personal Training.

Work Hours

This position will work ten to fifteen hours per week. Student employees can work up to nineteen and a half hours per week.

Hourly Rate

$15.00 per hour.

Posting Close Date

06/30/2027