Personal Trainer

Engineering a world of possibilities

Personal Trainers are an integral part of the Fitness and Wellness team within Campus Recreation. They help clients achieve their fitness and health goals through motivation and education. They are passionate about health and fitness, and through their work inspire and encourage others to develop healthy habits. 

 Responsibilities

• Educate clients and enforce policies regarding safe and proper use of equipment and facilities. 

• Develop, document, and implement customized programs matched to clients' needs and goals. 

• Instruct clients on basic exercise physiology and proper technique. 

• Provide clients with exercise and general nutritional recommendations for their fitness goals.  

• Gather sufficient information on clients’ health, fitness, and goals. 

• Provide guidance for and structure to help client reach their intended goals. 

• Provide safe and effective spotting techniques to clients. 

• Communicate maintenance, custodial, or security issues to appropriate building staff. 

• Maintain trainer folders, client files, track all sessions and follow guidelines for documentation. 

• Maintain cleanliness of personal training office, including organization of equipment. 

• Teach proper execution of personal training techniques and skills.

• Such as fitness assessment movements, body composition measurement, blood pressure and heart rate measurements, as well as other practices.

• Assist with special events.  

• Enforce facility and program policies.

• Attend all required trainings and meetings (dates and times TBA)  

 

Minimum Qualifications  

• Have previous experience advising clients 

• Have current nationally recognized certification(s), including adult CPR/AED 

• Must be able to work a minimum number of 2 hours/week  

• Must be able to attend Fall and/or Spring Area Training 

• Must adhere to Campus Recreation and University policies and procedures 

• Must be reliable and dependable 

Salary

$18 - $30 pay rate per hour.

How to Apply

Applicants must:

•  Complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, references, veteran status)
• Upload a resume or CV (required)
• Upload a cover letter (optional)

This posting will remain open until filled; however, applications will be reviewed as they are received and this posting could close without notice. For best consideration, please apply as soon as possible.

 References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made.

Mines welcomes everyone to our team; in your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc). If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Successful Completion of a Background Investigation is Required for this Position.

About Mines & Golden, CO

When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.

Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines’ scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2023).

Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives, experiences and cultures enrich the educational and work experience?

Look to Mines.

Equal Opportunity

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons.  Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, g