DRS Fitness Training Specialist

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

About The Position

The Fitness Training Specialist works in the Fitness and Wellness program area of Oregon State University’s Department of Recreational Sports. The role maintains a safe, educational exercise environment and provides training sessions, fitness assessments, and guidance to students, members, and guests on proper use of weight and cardio equipment and fitness-area policies. Specialists also support community education and outreach through video segments, informational tabling, and instruction for participants in training programs. This is a student employee position for one academic year, with continued employment contingent on satisfactory completion of a 30-day probationary period and satisfactory performance. The recruitment is for four part-time positions, with a maximum of 24 hours per week; the stated typical schedule is 6–8 hours per week. Early morning, late-night, and weekend hours may be required. Student employees are paid an hourly wage consistent with OSU Student Employment Pay Rate Guidelines; no specific salary range is provided. The position supports OSU Recreational Sports’ mission to create engaging environments for student growth and success and to inspire healthy living through recreational and educational opportunities. Student employees are expected to embody values including care, solution-oriented work, responsible stewardship, innovation, education, respect, and trust. The role develops career-readiness skills, particularly critical thinking, teamwork, and equity and inclusion.

Requirements

Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study.
Must meet applicable academic standing and minimum enrollment requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible.
Must meet the applicable enrollment minimum: high school students must be regularly enrolled; 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. Approved reduced course loads may apply for international students.
Must submit a resume, cover letter, Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification (for example, ACSM, ACE, NASM, or ISSA), and a supplemental document responding to the questions listed in the posting.
Must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined position qualified; incumbents must self-report convictions. OSU will review the National Sex Offender Public website before hire.
Must provide First Aid and CPR assistance and execute emergency procedures as part of the role.

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, 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 deliver safe, effective personal and group training programs using evidence-based practices and tailoring them to participant needs and goals.
Monitor participant technique and provide real-time feedback to reduce injury risk and enhance performance.
Provide training sessions, fitness assessments, and general education about equipment use and fitness-area policies.
Support special events in collaboration with fitness staff and campus partners.
Attend staff meetings, participate in training, and assist with equipment organization and upkeep of fitness spaces.
Promote personal training services and represent Recreational Sports at internal and external events.
Prepare for sessions, including arriving early and setting up equipment, and greet participants professionally and warmly.
Adapt instruction with cultural humility to the diverse needs, abilities, and backgrounds of students, members, and guests.
Educate participants on fitness topics in a respectful and accessible manner.
Execute emergency procedures and provide First Aid and CPR assistance.
Assist with other department activities as assigned.
Support community outreach, including educational or promotional video segments and informational tabling about fitness and wellness programs and services.