Personal Trainer

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For additional information, contact Terra Anne Johnson at terraanne.johnson

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and comply with OSU Standard  et seq. The OSU National Sex Offender Public website will be reviewed prior to hire.

• Job Title: Personal Trainer
• Appointment Type: Student Employee
• Position Appointment Percent: 100%
• Appointment Basis: 12
• Pay Method: Hourly
• Pay Period: 16th – 15th of the following month
• Pay Date: Last working day of the month
• Min Hourly Rate: $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)
• Max Hourly Rate: $21.50 (Standard); $21.00 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)
• Position Summary: This recruitment will fill multiple part-time (max 24 hrs per week) Personal Trainer positions for Recreational Sports at Oregon State University. The Person al Trainer reports to the Fitness and Wellness Formats Coordinator and is responsible for conducting personal training sessions, fitness assessments, and providing education on equipment and policies. The role includes outreach, promotional video segments, tabling, and maintaining a safe environment.
• Department Values:
  • We Care About People:
    We are kind and courteous.
  • We are Solution Oriented:
    We identify and implement solutions to enhance member and employee experience.
  • We are Stewards:
    We provide students with high return on investment.
  • We are Innovative:
    We pioneer programs, services, and facilities.
  • We are Educators:
    We design learning environments.
  • We Extend Respect and Build Trust:
    We communicate with clarity and courtesy.

• Know Your Stuff:
  Learn, model, promote and enforce department policies.
• Communicate Like a Pro:
  Professionally communicate with teammates, supervisors and staff.
• Stay Sharp:
  Maintain certifications and attend orientation, staff meetings, and Director’s Retreat.
• Seek Solutions:
  Provide quality customer service and pursue “path to yes”.
• Deliver a Positive
  
  Experience:
  
  Maintain a safe and fun environment.

OSU is committed to preparing students for success after graduation. In this position, students develop the following essential skills:
Critical Thinking, Career & Self-Development, Equity & Inclusion.

• Design and implement individualized, partner, and small group exercise programs aligned with medical recommendations and fitness guidelines.
• Conduct and interpret fitness and body composition assessments.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and trainings.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of fitness spaces and equipment.
• Mentor peers and engage in skill-building conversations.
• Develop and lead fitness classes and training sessions for a range of abilities.
• Promote fitness services and represent the department professionally at events.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive environment by preparing equipment and greeting participants.
• Adapt instruction to diverse needs, backgrounds, and abilities.
• Educate participants on fitness topics in a culturally responsive manner.
• Uphold department policies and conduct expectations.
• Execute emergency procedures and provide First Aid and CPR assistance.
• Assist with other department activities as assigned.
• Must be academically enrolled at a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study.
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are ineligible.
• Must meet minimal enrollment standard:
  • High School:
    Regularly enrolled or in a homeschooled program.
  • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate: 6 credit hours per term.
  • Undergraduate international: 12 credit hours per term.
  • Graduate officially admitted: 5 credit hours per term.
  • Graduate international officially admitted: 9 credit hours per term.

• Successful completion of NCCA Personal Training Certification (ACE, NASM, ACSM,…