Personal Trainer Level 1 - 2

Job Posting Title:

Personal Trainer Level 1 - 2

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Hiring Department:

Recreational Sports

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

19

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FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

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Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

NOTE: Recreational Sports may have other postings for Personal Trainers. Please be sure you apply to the position that matches your experience level by reviewing the Required Qualifications.

Primary work location is on The University of Texas at Austin main campus (selected candidates may purchase a parking pass). Work hours may vary and are not guaranteed. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship. Position is hourly, fixed-term, non-benefits eligible and non-exempt classified. Hours limited to 19 hours/week, all UT/UT System jobs combined. Work hours for this position plus other state agencies not to exceed 40 hours/week. Employees are hired by the semester, generally with the possibility of continuation. Applicants who advance beyond the initial screening will be asked to demonstrate applicable personal training skills.

The Division of Student Affairs supports all members of the university community through our mission of developing programs and services that allow everyone to thrive and contribute to the dedicated excellence at the core of our institutional mission.

Responsibilities

• Teach clients effective workouts, utilizing strong communication skills and tactfulness to create positive and safe learning environments. Deliver excellent customer service when responding to questions or concerns from Fitness and Wellness clients. Utilize strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills to demonstrate safe and effective fitness techniques. Exhibit exceptional professionalism and work ethic by ensuring proper consultation practices, educating exercise performance, and regularly preparing personalized exercise programs for each client. Utilize adaptability and flexibility by offering and demonstrating a variety of exercise modifications to accommodate the client’s fitness level. Provide consistent communication with clients regarding scheduling appointments and client progress.
• Maintain all records, forms and associated paperwork within personal training and Fitness and Wellness program area and ensure health confidentiality. Exhibit excellent problem solving, flexibility and adaptability when resolving client complaints, equipment issues, and client no-shows.
• Take initiative by conducting thorough inspections of equipment and programmatic needs in order to bring any pertinent comments, suggestions or concerns affecting the program, staffing and facilities to the full-time manager.
• Display a strong ability to work in a team structure and in an environment. Demonstrate leadership through mentoring other potential personal trainers and completing peer to peer evaluations. Actively participate in staff trainings, fitness workshops and meetings.
• Hold current nationally recognized and accredited Personal Training certification required to individually train clients.
• Demonstrate personal accountability and strong work ethic through scheduling, punctuality, appropriate attire, programming preparation. Leverage digital technologies ethically and efficiently to solve problems, complete tasks, and accomplish goals. These may include technologies such as Workday, PT Redemption database and other applicable software/technologies. Abide by university, departmental and area policies and procedures. Be responsive to manager’s emails and other communications; keep timesheets up-to-date and accurate, and submit prior to the established deadlines. Perform other duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications

• HS graduation or GED.
• Must be currently certified in CPR and AED (Acceptable certifications include American Heart Association and American Red Cross; any other certification must be approved by the hiring manager).
• Must be currently certified through a nationally accredited (NCCA) body. Acceptable organizations include the following: -American Council on Exercise (ACE): Certified Personal Trainer or higher; -National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA): Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) or Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS); -American Col