Student Personal Trainer
About the role
The Personal Trainer is primarily responsible for exercise program design and personalized training for clients at the Cal Poly Recreation Center. They also handle exercise orientation appointments and teaching etiquette in the Exercise areas, greet and develop professional relationships with participants, and ensure the appropriate use of fitness equipment.
Responsibilities
- Educate clients and enforce policies regarding safe and proper use of fitness equipment and facility.
- Develop, document, and implement one-on-one workout programs that match the needs and goals of clients.
- Instruct clients on basic exercise physiology and inform them as to proper lifting and exercise techniques.
- Familiarize clients with the safe and effective use of all cardiovascular, resistance, and free weight equipment.
- Provide clients with exercise and diet recommendations to meet their desired fitness goal.
- Gather and maintain information on clients' fitness expectations and provide guidance for reaching those goals.
- Maintain client files per industry standards.
- Provide safe and effective weightlifting spotting techniques to clients.
- Develop and implement personal training workshops.
- Respond to, and follow, all emergency procedures.
- Competent in providing one-on-one individual personal training service to clients.
- Maintain familiarity with evacuation plan for work area.
- Attend all mandatory meetings, workshops, and outreach marketing events.
- Maintain efficient, clean, and organized workspace.
- Maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment for participants and coworkers.
- Awareness of safety concerns and risk management.
- Maintain prompt hours, follow attendance policies, and ensure accurate timekeeping.
- Maintain a working relationship with staff and co-workers.
- Adhere to and enforce all ASI departmental policies and procedures.
- Ensure a safe environment for all clients.
- Commitment to student development and leadership.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled student at Cal Poly with a minimum of 6 units. Graduate students must carry 4 units.
- Extensive knowledge of exercise physiology and kinesiology, safe training procedures, exercise program design and implementation, and the proper use of cardiovascular, resistance, free weights, and related fitness equipment.
- NASM, ACSM, NSCA, ACE, or other nationally recognized Personal Trainer Certification required.
- Previous experience in supervising and instructing participants in a fitness environment.
- Ability to be highly organized and have good planning skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to empathize and connect with others in an appropriate manner.
- Current American Red Cross certification in Adult CPR, AED, and First Aid is required within 30 days of hire, training provided by ASI.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds, specific needs, or limitations.
Qualifications
None specified.
Skills
None specified.
Benefits
None specified.
Pay
$18.00 per hour - $32.00 per hour for single sessions (based on experience), $20.00 per hour - $32.00 per hour for group sessions (based on experience), $16.90 per hour for training/meeting time
Schedule
Hourly Pay Range: $18.00 per hour - $32.00 per hour for single sessions (based on experience), $20.00 per hour - $32.00 per hour for group sessions (based on experience), $16.90 per hour - $16.90 per hour for training/meeting time
Location
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA.
Date revised
7/24/2026