Temporary CFC Personal Trainer
About The Position
The Cornell Fitness Centers (CFC) is a dynamic campus partner within the Cornell Community with a focus on fostering student physical and mental well-being through movement-based activity. We strive to provide opportunities in an inclusive environment for all students and to encourage a sustainable healthy lifestyle. Temporary CFC Personal Trainers are service-oriented staff who help students to engage in healthy physical activity during their time at Cornell. This position interacts with students one on one within our fitness centers to provide them with fitness consultations, design exercise programs, instruct them about exercise recommendations, and lead them through workout sessions. The duties may also include shifts in the fitness centers, helping general members with their workouts, answering questions regarding exercise, and/or delivering instructional special event programs.
Requirements
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification (a short grace period is allowed to acquire first aid certification).
- Nationally recognized & accredited Personal Trainer Certification (e.g., NSCA, ACSM, ACE, NASM, ISSA, etc.) that is maintained and current.
- Previous experience working as a Personal Trainer (newly certified individuals are encouraged to apply).
- Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to be friendly, welcoming, and provide good customer service.
- Demonstrate a willingness to continue to develop Personal Training skills by seeking ongoing learning opportunities.
- Ability and willingness to train a wide variety of clientele.
- Ability to listen to other people and communicate effectively.
- Foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.
Responsibilities
- Provide fitness consultations to students.
- Design exercise programs for students.
- Instruct students on exercise recommendations.
- Lead students through workout sessions.
- Assist general members with their workouts in fitness centers.
- Answer questions regarding exercise.
- Deliver instructional special event programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
