Student - SLWC Personal Trainer

About the role

Be present on the fitness floor to help facilitate a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for patrons at the Student Life and Wellness Center. Provide personal and group training services to clientele of all fitness levels within the UVU community (students, staff, faculty, and alumni). Personal trainers educate clients and enforce policies regarding safe and proper use of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct personal training sessions for individuals or small groups following protocols and industry standards.
• Motivate and educate clients on health and fitness related to their goals.
• Provide patrons with detailed individualized workout programs based on their fitness results.
• Ensure that safety standards are enforced and that department and facility policies are followed.
• Actively market and promote personal fitness services, facility, and programs.
• Develop reports and surveys to document use and satisfaction of services.
• Develop, document, and implement one-on-one, partner, or group workout programs that match the needs and goals of clients.
• Instruct clients on basic exercise physiology and proper lifting and exercise techniques.
• Communicate fitness floor policies to a diverse group of patrons and explain their importance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a current UVU student.
• Current Personal Training Certification from a major national association (NSCA, ACSM, AFAA, NASM, ACE).
• CPR/AED and First Aid certified.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest or field of study related to health and fitness.

Skills

• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology, and training principles.
• Knowledge of personal fitness training techniques.
• Knowledge of programs and services in the Student Life and Wellness Center.
• Knowledge of methods for promoting and increasing fitness in patrons.
• Skills in interpersonal communication and presenting.
• Ability to facilitate positive fitness experiences.
• Ability to display a positive attitude for all patrons and SLWC staff.
• Ability to establish meaningful relationships.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures, arrive prepared and on time for work, and consistently demonstrate service excellence.
• Ability to modify exercises pertaining to different fitness levels of all clients.
• Ability to motivate clients.
• Ability to cooperate and work well with other staff members.