Temporary CFC Personal Trainer

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Part time

Job summary

Cornell University’s Fitness Centers seeks Temporary Personal Trainers to engage with students, design exercise plans, and lead workouts with a service-oriented approach.

You will conduct fitness consultations, tailor programs, and support healthy activities in campus facilities, including shifts and events, while upholding inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Nationally recognized & accredited Personal Trainer Certification (e.g., NSCA, ACSM, ACE, NASM, ISSA, etc.) that is maintained and current.
• Previous experience working as a Personal Trainer (newly certified individuals are encouraged to apply).
• Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide fitness consultations and design exercise programs for students.
• Lead workout sessions and instruct exercise recommendations.
• Assist with shifts in the fitness centers and help members with workouts.
• Deliver instructional programs and answer questions regarding exercise.

Skills

CPR/AED First Aid

Personal Trainer Certification

Experience as Trainer

Inclusive wellbeing

Job description

Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellbeing, connection and belonging, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.

Cornell University is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Ivy League. The university fields teams in 37 intercollegiate sports and provides a comprehensive physical education program. The university is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, gender equity and diversity in its programs, and a well-balanced, broad-based intercollegiate athletics program. Athletics and Physical Education offers a diverse program of physical and outdoor education, recreational services, intramural sports and intercollegiate athletic competition, plus Wellness programs for faculty and staff, fitness centers and fitness classes for the entire Cornell community.

The Cornell Fitness Centers (CFC) is a dynamic campus partner within the Cornell Community with a focus on fostering student physical and mental well-being through movement-based activity. We strive to provide opportunities in an inclusive environment for all students and to encourage a sustainable healthy lifestyle.

Temporary CFC Personal Trainers are service-oriented staff who help students to engage in healthy physical activity during their time at Cornell. This position interacts with students one on one within our fitness centers to provide them with fitness consultations, design exercise programs, instruct them about exercise recommendations, and lead them through workout sessions. The duties may also include shifts in the fitness centers, helping general members with their workouts, answering questions regarding exercise, and/or delivering instructional special event programs.

• Pay rate: $20.00-24.00/hour (based on experience)
• Must complete training within one month of hire

Success Factors

• Ability to be friendly, welcoming, and provide good customer service.
• Demonstrate a willingness to continue to develop Personal Training skills by seeking ongoing learning opportunities.
• Ability and willingness to train a wide variety of clientele.
• Ability and willingness to listen to other people and communicate effectively.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Required Qualifications

• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification (a short grace period is allowed to acquire first aid certification).
• Nationally recognized & accredited Personal Trainer Certification (e.g., NSCA, ACSM, ACE, NASM, ISSA, etc.) that is maintained and current.
• Previous experience working as a Personal Trainer (newly certified individuals are encouraged to apply).
• Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.

University Job Title

Temporary PE & Athletics Professional - SP

Job Family

Temporary Athletics & Physical Education

Level

No Grade - Hourly

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Range

Refer to Posting Language

Remote Option Availability

Onsite

Contact Name

Bri Muscente

Contact Email

[e-mail]

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• Unique applicable skills
• Academic Discipline

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2026-07-30