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Personal Trainer (Per Diem)

Drexel University
Philadelphia, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Aug 2025

About the role

Job Summary

Personal Trainers develop and lead safe and effective programs for all clients to meet their fitness and wellness goals and needs and work one on one or in small group settings.

Essential Functions

  • Create customized workouts for each client based on fitness goals and needs.
  • Attend all sessions on time and be prepared with program made.
  • Perform fitness assessments including body scans, skinfold, strength/endurance tests, etc.
  • Perform wellness assessments including talking to clients about their goals, lifestyle habits, obstacles and set up strategy plans.
  • Maintain open communication with clients to schedule assessments, sessions as necessary.
  • Communicate with supervisor in a timely manner via email/group chat. 
  • Track client sessions and packages via internal database.
  • Attend meetings or trainings as necessary.
  • Assist in any additional events, programs or collaborations throughout the year.
  • Keep PT suite organized an report any faults with equipment.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Health and Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology or related.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience.
  • Current nationally-recognized certification (NASM, ACE, ACSM,NSCA, AFAA, other).
  • Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, or ability to get one after hire.

Location

  • University City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This is a Part-Time Per diem position classified as Non-Exempt. The offered pay is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

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Company

Drexel University

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