Personal Trainer - Student Hourly

Job title: Personal Trainer - Student Hourly in Lawrence, KS at University of Kansas
Company: University of Kansas
Job description: DepartmentRecreation ServicesPrimary CampusUniversity of Kansas Lawrence CampusJob DescriptionDuties include, but are not limited to:50% Programming

• Defining specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time orientated goals
• Developing, leading, and instructing clients through a comprehensive and progressive training program, which could include mobility, flexibility, resistance training, and cardiovascular components
• Knowledge of various mobility, flexibility, resistance training, and cardiovascular exercises and equipment
• Answer clients' questions about health, fitness, and nutrition within a CPT's scope of practice
• Build rapport with clients

35% Risk Management

• Mitigating risk of injury or damage to facility or equipment
• Teaching, demonstrating, and ensuring client uses proper technique
• Enforcing policies and procedures
• Re-racking weights and cleaning equipment used by clients
• Spotting lifts for clients
• Implementing emergency action procedures as needed
• Obtain and maintain an NCCA accredited Certified Personal Training (CPT) certificate such as ACE, NASM, NSCA, ACSM, etc.
• Obtain and maintain CPR/AED certification

10% Administration

• Communicate with the Personal Training Program Manager and program supervisor
• Documenting session dates and times and deduction of sessions
• Ensuring payment has been received for packages/sessions
• Maintaining training records and notes for each client

5% Other

• Required to attend staff meetings and trainings
• Assisting with special events
• General troubleshooting
• Other duties as assigned

DisclaimerThe University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information and retaliation in the University's programs and activities. Access to information regarding equal opportunity and diversity worksite posters is available at http://www.humanresources.ku.edu/policies_procedures/category_details/index.aspx'category=8 or you may contact 785-864-4946 or [email protected] for alternate access options. Any inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies should be directed to: Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, [email protected], 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045, (785)864-6414, 711 TTYWork SchedulePersonal trainers have a flexible schedule and may work 8 to 20 hours a week during the morning, afternoon, evening, and various weekend hours.Contact Information to ApplicantsMiranda Kolenda
[email protected]
785-864-1822Required Qualifications

• Possess a current CPR/AED certification with an in-person skills component assessing all CPR/AED steps, or willing to obtain within 4 weeks of employment
• Either completion of ACE Personal Training Program taught through KU Recreation Services and pass a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) exam accredited by the NCCA within 6 months of hire. OR
• Currently possesses a NCCA accredited personal training certification prior to applying for this position
• Experience using cardiovascular and resistance training equipment such as selectorized machines, plate loaded machines, and free weights
• Personal Trainers are required to work an average of 6 hours a week
• Complete concussion training within 4 weeks of employment
• Excellent written and verbal communication as evidenced by application materials/interview
• Ability to pick up and carry 45 pounds

Advertised Salary Range$15.40 to $18.45 per hourPreferred Qualifications

• Currently possesses an NCCA accredited personal training certification such as ACE, NSCA, NASM, ACSM, etc
• Previous personal training experience
• Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health or related major
• Takes initiative, good time management, and organizational skills as demonstrated in the application materials

Position OverviewPersonal Trainers provide exercise guidance to members of the KU community including students, staff, faculty, KU affiliates, retirees, spouses, and domestic partners to help them meet their health and fitness goals.Reg/TempTemporaryApplication Review Begins13-May-2025Anticipated Start Date04-Jun-2025Additional Candidate InstructionPlease submit a complete application, which includes an online application, cover letter, and resume.To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 5/13/2025.Position RequirementsDuring the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or be enrolled in summer session or be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments)Employment Conditions(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Expected salary: $15.4 - 18.45 per hour
Location: Lawrence, KS
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