Federal Study; On-Campus - Group Fitness Instructors​/Personal Trainers

Position: Federal Work Study (On-Campus - Group Fitness Instructors/Personal Trainers)
Position Details

Position Information

Advertising Department CAMPUS RECREATION AND WELLNESS Academic Term/Year SUMMER 2025 Position Title Federal Work Study (On-Campus - Group Fitness Instructors/Personal Trainers) Posting Number 06893 Position Number 06893 Student Job Category Student - Federal Work Study On-Campus

Number of Vacancies 10

Job Description

ECU Department of Campus Recreation and Wellness is seeking several Group Fitness Instructors/Personal Trainers. Join our energetic team at Campus Recreation and Wellness (CRW) as a Group Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer! CRW is dedicated to enhancing the recreation and wellness lifestyles of the ECU community through structured, self-directed, and educationally oriented programs. We aim to foster responsible citizenship, provide leadership experiences, and promote lifelong skills for physical, social, emotional, and mental well-being, supporting the Division of Student Affairs' commitment to purposeful well-being.

Group

Fitness Instructor Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

• Design and lead engaging group fitness classes for a broad range of fitness levels
• Provide exercise instruction, ensuring proper form and technique
• Create a motivating and inclusive environment for participants
• Promote CRW group fitness programs to the campus community
• Maintain a clean and safe workout environment
• Solicit and incorporate feedback to enhance class experiences
• Adapt to various personality styles and fitness levels
• Perform other duties as assigned

Personal Trainer Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

• Develop individualized fitness plans based on clients' goals and needs
• Conduct fitness assessments and track clients' progress
• Provide one-on-one exercise instruction and guidance
• Ensure clients' safety by monitoring proper form and technique
• Promote CRW personal training services to the campus community
• Maintain accurate records of clients' progress and sessions
• Apply risk management strategies to ensure clients' safety
• Enhance your skills through professional development and training
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Must be a current ECU student in good academic standing
• Valid CPR/AED and First Aid certification and blood-borne pathogens training within 60 days of hire
• Demonstrated competency in leading group exercise activities in land-based and aquatic environments
• Nationally accredited (NCCA) and/or specialty (Les Mills, Zumba, etc) group fitness certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please upload your resume online as it relates to your area of interest and Federal Work Study Authorization form.

To be ELIGIBLE for FEDERAL WORK STUDY POSITIONS, students MUST QUALIFY and RECEIVE an AWARD from the ECU Financial Aid Office (Old Cafeteria Complex, ).

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