Student - Personal Trainer-SLWC

The Student Life and Wellness Center at Utah Valley University is seeking a personal trainer.

• Be present on the fitness floor to help facilitate a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for patrons at the Student Life and Wellness Center.
• Provide personal and group training services to clientele of all fitness levels of the UVU community (students, staff, faculty, and alumni).
• Personal trainers are responsible for educating clients and enforcing policies regarding safe and proper use of equipment.
• Develop, document, and implement one-on-one, partner, or group workout programs that match the needs and goals of clients.
• Instruct clients on basic exercise physiology and inform them of proper lifting and exercise techniques.
• Have knowledge of all fitness floor policies, and be able to communicate to a diverse group of patrons why the policies are in place.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Current Personal Training Certification of a major national association (NSCA, ACSM, AFAA, NASM, ACE) CPR/AED.
• First Aid certified.

• Interest or Field of study related to health and fitness.

• Instructional strategies and techniques.
• Human anatomy, kinesiology, and training principles.
• Personal fitness training techniques.
• Programs and services in the Student Life and Wellness Center.
• Methods for promoting and increasing fitness in patrons.
• Evaluating client symptoms and designing and implementing the proper massage therapy treatment plans as appropriate.

• Interpersonal communication and presenting.

• Facilitate positive fitness.
• Display a positive attitude for all patrons and SLWC staff.
• Establish meaningful relationships.
• Follow policies and procedure, arrive prepared and on time for work and consistently demonstrate service excellence.
• Modify exercises pertaining to the different fitness levels of all clients.
• Motivate clients.
• Cooperate and work well with other staff members.