DRS Student Personal Trainer

OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness.•Corvallis, OR

About The Position

The Personal Trainer works in the Fitness and Wellness program area of Oregon State University's Department of Recreational Sports. The role conducts one-on-one, partner, and small-group personal training sessions and fitness assessments, and provides education on proper weight and cardio equipment use and fitness-area policies. Trainers also provide outreach to the OSU community through activities such as educational or promotional videos and information tables, while helping maintain a safe, welcoming, and educational exercise environment. This student position is for one academic year. Continuing employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of a 30-day probationary period and satisfactory performance as evaluated by the immediate supervisor. The recruitment will fill four positions, each limited to a maximum of 24 hours per week; the stated working schedule is 6–8 hours per week. Early-morning, late-night, and weekend hours may be required. The anticipated start date is January 4, 2027. Student employees are paid an hourly wage consistent with OSU Student Employment Pay Rate Guidelines; no specific wage range is provided. Applicants must be academically enrolled in high school, community college, or a university and pursuing a program or course of study, meet academic-standing and applicable enrollment requirements, and hold a successful NCCA-accredited personal training certification. The role is designated critical or security-sensitive and requires a successful criminal history check and a determination of position qualification. OSU will also review the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Requirements

Successful completion of an NCCA-accredited personal training certification, such as ACE, NASM, ACSM, or ISSA.
Must be academically enrolled in high school, community college, or a university and pursuing a program or course of study.
Must meet academic-standing requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment.
Must meet the applicable minimum enrollment standard: high school students must be regularly enrolled in high school or participating in a home-schooling program; undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students must take 6 credit hours per term; undergraduate international students must take 12 credit hours per term; graduate students admitted to Graduate School must take 5 credit hours per term; graduate international students admitted to Graduate School must take 9 credit hours per term.
Must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined position qualified under OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq.; incumbents must self-report convictions.
Work schedule is stated as 6–8 hours per week; early-morning, late-night, and weekend hours may be required.

Nice To Haves

Completion of training or education related to fitness programming, personal training, or leading fitness activities.
Completion of the PAC F&W Leader course in Personal Trainer, Group Fitness, and/or Health Coach.
Participation in the PAC Fitness and Wellness Leadership track.
Professional development, student development, and/or leadership experience.
Experience with customer service, conflict resolution, and/or problem solving.
Awareness and appreciation of individual uniqueness and diversity.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Design and implement individualized, partner, and small-group exercise programs aligned with physician recommendations, risk assessments, and national fitness guidelines.
Conduct and interpret fitness and body-composition assessments to inform safe and effective training plans.
Lead fitness classes and training sessions that meet established standards and accommodate a range of participant abilities.
Educate students, members, and guests about proper use of weight and cardio equipment, fitness-area policies, and fitness topics.
Provide fitness and wellness education and outreach to the OSU community, including educational or promotional video segments and tabling at events.
Prepare for sessions by arriving early, setting up equipment, and greeting participants respectfully to create a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Adapt instruction and communication to participants' diverse needs, backgrounds, and abilities, and provide culturally responsive and accessible education.
Promote fitness services and represent the department professionally at internal and external events.
Maintain clean and organized fitness spaces and equipment.
Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and training.
Engage in peer mentoring and skill-building conversations with Fitness Training Specialist I staff.
Uphold and model department policies and conduct expectations.
Execute emergency procedures and provide First Aid and CPR assistance.
Assist with other department activities as assigned.