UNT at Frisco - Certified Personal Trainer

Title: UNT at Frisco - Certified Personal Trainer

Employee Classification: Non-Pos Hourly Posting Code

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Recreational Sports

Department: UNT-Recreational Sports-160720

Job Location: Frisco

Salary: $16.00

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

Rec Sports provides programs and services to the university community. The goal is to provide a positive environment to assist those individuals in exploring and learning about recreation and fitness activities, in order to enhance a better quality of life and to become active members of the community. We employ approximately 250 students each year through various programs including intramural sports, informal recreation, group exercise, sport clubs, fitness, faculty/staff fitness, special events, outdoor pursuits and aquatics. We hope that you will find the Rec Center to be a positive and exciting place to work.

Position Overview

Personal Trainers hired by UNT Rec Sports are responsible for fitness testing, proper exercise program design, exercise program implementation and instruction, and tracking for all clients. Trainers are hired for their expertise and knowledge in fitness and are expected to exhibit professional conduct during any dealings with participants and other staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Current Personal Trainer Certification from ACE, NASM, ACSM, ISSA, or Cooper Institute OR other certifications upon approval from assistant director.
Current CPR/FA certification or ability to attain within one month
Ability to lift 45 Lbs.
Perform a Fitness Assessment on a current Personal Trainer and Professional staff before hire and or during waiting period for P/F certification
Completion of shadow sessions, mock fitness assessments, and mock training sessions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

N/A

Preferred Qualifications

Student in related field of experience
Personal training experience
Weight room equipment experience in campus recreation

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Current Personal Trainer Certification from ACE, NASM, ACSM, ISSA, or Cooper Institute OR other certifications upon approval from assistant director.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for fitness testing and proper exercise program design. 
• Proper exercise program design, exercise program implementation and instruction, 
• Maiatain and record tracking for all clients. 
• Exhibit professional conduct during any dealings with participants and other staff. 
• Maintain and conduct exercise program implementation and instruction,. 

Work Schedule:

Varies

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

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