Hourly Pooled Group Fitness InstructorPersonal Trainer Campus Recreation
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Job Location:
Laramie, WY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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JOB TITLE:
Group Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer
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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.
- Obtain andmaintainnecessary fitness certifications within the first 6 months of employment.
- Create a welcoming and inclusive group exercise environment and ensure that every participant has a positive movement-based experience.
- Design and implement safe effective and enjoyable group fitness classesand/or training sessions with a variety of clientele.
- Have a solid understanding of exercise science class program design concepts and wellness principles.
- Must be familiar with current UW Campus Recreation Fitness offerings.
- Trainers must be able to conduct fitness assessments and monitor client progress. This may include assessments of body composition cardiorespiratory fitness flexibility mobility muscular strength and muscular endurance asappropriate forclient goals.
- Provide personalized attention and customer service to clients and Campus Recreation patrons.
- Utilize necessary client scheduling and fitness software.
- Show proof of CPR/1stAid or be able to obtain within 6 months of employment.
- Attend andparticipatein monthly staff meetings.
- Display a positive eager-to-learn attitude andstrong communicationskills.
- Experience working with real people in a group and/or one-on-one exercise setting.
- Access to Half Acre facility study materials mentors peers and various leadership styles.
- Be a part of something thatimpactsthe lives of many.
- Work within a flexible schedule that supports your academic success.
- Partial certification reimbursement if conditions are met.
- Assistwith special programs/workshops/fairs.
- Assistwith cleaning tasks and other duties assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- MUST BE A STUDENT to apply.
- MUST graduate NO EARLIER thanMay2027.
- Holding a current Fitness Certificationis NOT required toapply but MUST BE OBTAINED within the first semester of employment while completing the shadowing process.
- Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:
- NOTE: This job description/application covers both group fitness instructors and personal you are interested in personal training be aware that youwillbe asked toassistwith group fitness classes. Classes make up thethebulk of our fitness engagement and will enhance your ability to work with clients one-on-one.
- MUST INCLUDE A COVER LETTER speaking to your desire to be a Group Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer for Campus Recreation. Describewhat types of classes you are interested in teaching and are already certified speak to your experience andtrainingphilosophy. Applications without a cover letter will NOT be considered.
- INCLUDE a resume with a contact phone number and @ email address.
Please direct questions or correspondence to:
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 and perform essential job functions on campus understanding our location is at 7220 feet above sea level.
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 Experience:
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