Hourly Pooled Campus Recreation Personal Trainer

Laramie, WY - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 766 - 6843

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Join Our Campus Community!

Thank you for your interest in joining the University of community thrives on the contributions of talented and driven individuals who share in our mission vision and values. If your expertise and experience align with the goals of our institution we would be thrilled to hear from you. We encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our vibrant campus community today!

At the University of Wyoming we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace.

JOB TITLE:

Personal Trainer

JOB PURPOSE:

The Campus Recreation Fitness Program strives to encourage a healthy balanced lifestyle to all participants through inspiration teamwork and positivity. Our instructors and trainers are a team dedicated to getting people moving together. As a fitness team member you will be exposed to educational topics around exercise science and programming team building and leadership. Your entry into teaching fitness or training clients follows a clearly structured shadowing process (usually lasting one semester) to ensure you have the knowledge skills and abilities to deliver impactful movement-based experiences.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Obtain and maintain necessary fitness certifications within the first 6 months of employment.

Design and implement safe effective and enjoyable personal training sessions with a variety of clientele.

Conduct fitness assessments and monitor the progress of clients. This may include assessments of body composition cardiorespiratory fitness flexibility mobility muscular strength and muscular endurance as appropriate for client goals.

Have a solid understanding of exercise science anatomy and wellness principles.

Provide personalized attention and customer service to clients and Campus Recreation patrons.

Will be asked to teach or at least assist with group fitness classes.

Obtain or show proof of CPR/1^st Aid.

Assist with special programs/workshops/fairs.

Communicate effectively utilize scheduling software and be able to maintain a flexible schedule.

Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings.

Assist with cleaning tasks and other duties as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

Experience working with real people in a group exercise setting.

Access to Half Acre facility study materials mentors peers and various leadership styles.

Be a part of something that impacts the lives of many.

Work within a flexible schedule that supports your academic success.

Partial certification reimbursement if conditions are met.

COMPETENCIES:

Customer Service
Problem Solving
Collaboration

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

MUST BE A STUDENT to apply

MUST graduate NO EARLIER than December 2026.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

None

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

Cover letter
Resume or C.V.

MUST INCLUDE A COVER LETTER speaking to your desire to be a Personal Trainer for Campus Recreation. If already certified speak to your experience and your training style. Applications without a cover letter WILL NOT be considered.

A resume with a contact phone number and @ email address.

NOTE: Holding a current Fitness or Personal Training Certification is NOT required to apply but MUST BE OBTAINED within the first semester of employment while completing the shadowing process.

**Due to a current system limitation you may only be prompted to upload your resume/CV and a Cover Letter. To ensure your application is complete we recommend you put all of your application materials into one file with your cover letter. However if youre experiencing any issues in doing so please send any additional application materials to and a recruiter will manually add them to your application packet. To help us process your application more efficiently please include the 6-digit job ID number (located at the bottom of the job posting) in your email.

Kevin Bretting
Fitness Coordinator

Half Acre Recreation & Wellness Center Rm 107F

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected compliancewith the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please contact us at or email.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie a charming town of 30000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university helping to make it a leader in academics research and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorados Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramies beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region please visit

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