Personal Trainer

University of North Dakota • Grand Forks, ND

378d • Onsite

About The Position

The Personal Trainer position at the University of North Dakota is a part-time, non-benefited role focused on designing and leading workouts to help clients achieve their fitness goals. The trainer will provide motivation and encouragement while ensuring a safe and effective training environment. This position is exclusively available to UND students and requires maintaining current certifications and participating in outreach programs.

Requirements

• Must have one of the following national recognized NCCA Accredited certifications: NSCA (CPT or CSCS), ACE (CPT, clinical exercise specialist, lifestyle and weight management consultant), ACSM (HFI, CPT, or Exercise Specialist), NASM (CPT), NCSF (CPT), or NETA (CPT).
• General working knowledge of all weight room and cardio deck equipment and ability to explain proper use to clients.
• Ability to communicate with participants and provide motivation for continued participation in physical activity and healthy living.
• Pursuit of further personal training certifications and maintenance of current certification through continuing education.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds of weight.
• Certification in CPR/First Aid/AED, or ability to obtain within 2 weeks of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Hold or be pursuing a major or minor in exercise science, recreation, nutrition or health-related field.
• Experience in Personal Training and/or at least one certification, but pursuing a different primary career.
• Previous experience as a Wellness & Health Promotion FLEX intern.

Responsibilities

• Participate in fitness/wellness outreach programs as required.
• Keep detailed records of personal training participants.
• Assist with marketing of personal training/wellness programs.
• Perform fitness assessments and exercise prescription/program development.
• Maintain current certifications.
• Complete all cleaning and sanitation tasks as assigned to maintain a safe & healthy environment.
• Attend meetings/trainings as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed