Student Personal Trainer

Summary/Objective

American University Recreational Sports and Fitness is seeking Personal Trainers for its growing member-based personal training program. Responsible for providing members with professional fitness assessments and exercise programs that are safe and effective.

  • Personal Trainers will work with clients to reach their health and fitness goals.
  • Personal Trainers will also participate in health and fitness programs, events, and promotions the personal training program holds across the University. Applicants must be energetic and outgoing with a passion for health and fitness.
  • Candidates must acquire and maintain a nationally recognized personal training certification.
  • Candidates with CPR/AED certification are preferred.

Essential Functions

RecFit Personal Trainers administer detailed fitness assessment for members, design effective training programs based on individual needs and goals, teach proper exercise form and technique, assist with department projects, lead special events for members, help promote programs and services, and offer responsible advice and appropriate instruction in private or small group training sessions.

Work Environment

  • RecFit Personal Trainers conduct sessions and special events on the AU campus, which includes two main fitness centers that feature assorted equipment and group exercise studios, and a private training facility, as well as access to courts in Bender Arena, the Aquatics Center, and outdoor track and fields.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

  • Hours are flexible.

Salary Range

  • Compensation starts at $20 per session.

Required Education and Experience

  • MUST be certified as a personal trainer.
  • MUST be enrolled as a student at American University.

Preferred Education and Experience

  • CPR/AED Certification preferred.

Others

  • RecFit Personal Trainers report to the Personal Training Coordinator, the Manager on Duty (MoD) and RecFit Professional Staff of Coordinators and Directors.
  • All RecFit Personal Trainers are expected to be professional and act in accordance with the AU’s principles of conduct, inclusivity, and respect.
Job Category
Sports, Fitness and Recreation
Job Type
unspecified
Salary
USD 20.00 per hour
Country
United States
City
Washington
Career Level
unspecified
Company
American University
JOB SOURCE
https://careers.american.edu/Student/job/Washington-Student-Personal-Trainer-DC-20016/1065171700/