Recreation Services - Personal Trainer
Highpoint.wd503.highpoint Student
Apply to this jobJob Title: Personal Trainer
Department: Recreation Services
Supervisor: Austen Smith
Starting Rate of Pay: $8.00
Length of Time: Per semester
Department Description
Recreation Services is a comprehensive approach to wellness, fellowship, and life-long fitness, that oversees the fitness center, group exercise, leisure activities, and intramural sports. As a student employee you will gain the experience of leadership and management, while enhancing your critical thinking and communication skills.
Job Description
Represent HPUREC with a positive, enthusiastic attitude while coaching and programming one-on-one fitness sessions for their peers. Students will gain transferable job skills applicable in the real world through their HPUREC employment experience such as leadership, communication, and persuasive skills.
Job Location/ Hours Required
The candidate will perform most/all job duties in (Slane/Panther Commons). Hours may vary depending on the job requirements; however, the total number of hours a student employee may work per week is 20 hours. This position requires up to (12) hours per week.
Responsibilities:
Provide students with knowledge of a healthy lifestyle
Lead one-on-one fitness coaching sessions
Create individual programs based on each client's unique fitness goals
Document interactions and exercise sessions with clients
Establish a reliable client base and/or determine ways to bring in new clients
Communicate the benefits of exercise on a normal basis
Maintain the fitness equipment within the facility
Be creative with exercises and implement new routines regularly
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Applicants should have prior knowledge of exercise programming and be familiar with the surrounding fitness area.
Desired Skills:
· Must have a minimum (2.8) overall GPA
· Previous experience in coaching or fitness position
· Strong communication skills
· Possess leadership skills and positive attitude
Summary
Coach peers in personalized fitness sessions, create programs, and promote healthy lifestyles.
Job title
Personal Trainer
Experience level
prior experience in coaching or fitness position
Industry
recreation
Location requirements
On-site at High Point University, flexible hours, up to 20 hours/week
Salary
Starting Rate of Pay: $8.00
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
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