Personal Trainer (Part-Time, Variable Hour)

Salary: $14.00 – $17.50 Hourly

Location : 800 W University Parkway, Orem

Job Type: Part-Time Staff

Job Number: FY2401489

Division: Student Dev/Well-Being/Dean Student

Department: Recreation and Wellness

Opening Date: 08/21/2023

Closing Date: 8/30/2023 11:59 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply: Resume

Cover Letter

License or Certification

Applicant Support: 1-855-524-5627

Required Licenses or Certifications: Current Personal Training Certification of a major national association (NSCA, ACSM, AFAA, NASM, ACE) CPR/AED and First Aid certified.

Position Announcement

Be present on the fitness floor to help facilitate a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for patrons at the Student Life and Wellness Center. Provide personal and group training services to clientele of all fitness levels of the UVU community (students, staff, faculty, and alumni). Personal trainers are 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. This person will have knowledge of all fitness floor policies and be able to communicate to a diverse group of patrons why the policies are in place.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Conduct personal training sessions for individuals or small groups following protocols and industry standards. Motivate and educate clients on health and fitness related to their goals. Provide patrons with detailed individualized workout program based on their fitness results.
• Ensures that safety standards are enforced and that department and facility policies are followed.
• Actively market and promote personal fitness services and our facility and programs.
• Develop reports and surveys to document use and satisfaction of services.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Personal Training Certification of a major national association (NSCA, ACSM, AFAA, NASM, ACE) CPR/AED and First Aid certified.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest or Field of study related to health and fitness

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of proper and effective massage therapy techniques.
• Knowledge of evaluating client symptoms and designing and implementing the proper massage therapy treatment plans as appropriate.

Skills

• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology, and training principles.
• Knowledge of personal fitness training techniques.
• Knowledge of programs and services in the Student Life and Wellness Center.
• Knowledge of methods for promoting and increasing fitness in patrons.
• Skills in interpersonal communication and presenting.

Abilities

• Ability to facilitate positive fitness.
• Ability to display a positive attitude for all patrons and SLWC staff
• Ability to establish meaningful relationships.
• Ability to follow policies and procedure, arrive prepared and on time for work and consistently demonstrate service excellence.
• Ability to modify exercises pertaining to the different fitness levels of all clients.
• Ability to motivate clients.
• Ability to cooperate and work well with other staff members.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Utah Valley University’s dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible from the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:

• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit:
  • Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)
  • Adjunct: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Campus Recreation and Wellness
• Exclusive cash rewards through Utah Community Credit Union’s (UCCU) branch on UVU’s campus when becoming a member

01

What is your highest level of education?

• High School or equivalent
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Ph.D.
• Ph.D. (abd)
• Juris Doctorate

02

How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

• 0-1
• 2-3
• 4-5
• 6-7
• 8+

03

Are you First Aid certified?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a current Personal Training Certification of a major national association (NSCA, ACSM, AFAA, NASM, ACE) CPR/AED?

• Yes
• No

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