OPS Personal Trainer

The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 850.474.2694 (voice) or 850.857.6158 (TTY). E-Verify is required for employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law. 

Please review job requirements carefully.  Failure to submit all pieces of the application may result in disqualification. Applications are accepted on the University of West Florida career site: https://careers.uwf.edu. For assistance contact UWF Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or jobs@uwf.edu.

Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

Position Title (Classification Title):  OPS Personal Trainer Working Title:  Personal Trainer Job Summary: Through education, motivation, and leadership, the personal trainer (PT) assists clients in establishing and reaching their fitness/wellness goals. The PT contributes to the overall success of the program by embodying the values of Recreation & Wellness. PT’s will utilize Microfit to conduct fitness assessments, and use the information to devise an exercise program based on the results and the client’s goals. PT’s will conduct monthly body fat testing sessions, conduct educational workshops/presentations, and assist with staff meetings, and client recruitment. Maintain current national personal training certification. CPR/First Aid certification required.
Department Recreation Services FLSA: Non-Exempt Minimum Qualifications: Personal Training certification and CPR/First aid certification. Position Qualifications: Personal Training certification and CPR/First aid certification. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge/experience in personal training
Good verbal skills
Outgoing personality
Positive attitude
Hard worker
Team player
Flexible schedule Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

• This position requires a criminal background screen.
• This position requires licensure, certification, or other qualifications described in the Special Instructions.

Number of Vacancies 10 Work Hours flexible; must be willing to work early morning and evening FTE 0.5 Salary Range $20.00 Pay Basis Hourly Closing Date: 1/21/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

The department is building an applicant pool for temporary to permanent part-time or full-time opportunities. Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis.