Personal Trainer Jobs

About The Position

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.