Student Worker - Certified Personal Trainer - (SUMMER 2026) - BC
Baylor University
Location
Waco, Texas
Salary
$15 / HOUR
Quick overview
Certified Personal Trainers are responsible for providing safe, positive, and effective workouts by designing and implementing one-on-one, partner, or group exercise programs tailored to diverse client needs and goals. Key duties include conducting fitness assessments, maintaining client documentation weekly, and ensuring adherence to all departmental policies and safety procedures.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a nationally recognized Personal Training Certification along with current CPR/AED certification, demonstrating strong knowledge of exercise programming and injury prevention. Essential qualifications also include excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to motivate clients, and the capacity to pass a background check and complete required Youth Protection Training.
Job description
Job Title
Student Worker - Certified Personal Trainer - (SUMMER 2026) - BC
Job Classification: Health and Recreation Services, Student
Department: Campus Recreation
Hiring Manager: Jared Gould
Contact
Jared_Gould@Baylor.edu
Work Schedule: Minimum 8hrs per week, Flexible, Sunday-Saturday
Desired Length of Employment: SUMMER 2026
Pay Rate: $15/hr
Job Description
Certified Personal Trainers are responsible for providing safe, positive, and effective workouts to a diverse population. This includes designing exercise programs for clients of all levels and abilities, providing appropriate modifications when necessary, and providing education related to the safe use of exercise equipment and facilities. Individuals holding this position must be able to develop, document, and implement one-on-one, partner, and/or group workout programs that safely & effectively meet clients' needs and goals. Clients may include Baylor University students, faculty, staff, and spouses/dependents.
Responsibilities
- Include:
- Provide excellent customer service to all clients
- Conduct new client intake processes, with appropriate fitness assessments in the initial session
- Create and develop exercise programs appropriate to fitness level and aligned with client goals
- Plan, prepare, and conduct safe and effective training sessions
- Regularly communicate with clients regarding training schedules for all sessions
- Update all client-related documents, assessments, programs, and sessions weekly
- Maintain appropriate confidentiality, due to the sensitive nature of client training information
- Maintain a high level of professionalism with proper attire, punctuality, and presence
- Assist with special events hosted by the department, including Late Night & Free Week
- Attend all mandatory staff meetings (three per semester) and training (annually)
- Be knowledgeable of all emergency procedures and emergency response protocols
- Communicate with supervisors regarding any schedule, meeting, or program conflicts
- Report any equipment/facility issues immediately to the Fitness Center staff & supervisor
- Adhere to all Fitness Center, Fitwell Program, and Department of Campus Recreation policies
General Qualifications
- A nationally recognized Personal Training Certification (ACE, NASM, NSCA, ACSM, ISSA, etc.) and CPR/AED certification is required for this position. (Questions, please email FitWell@Baylor.edu)
- Must have a strong knowledge of exercise programming/design, as well as injury prevention
- Must know proper use of all fitness equipment, machines, and training facility
- Must know proper spotting techniques and related safety protocols
- Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills and professionalism
- Must be able to positively motivate and support clients
- Must complete all required Youth Protection Training & pass a background check
Encourage the Baylor Community to live active and healthy lives Assist in the assigned area of responsibility Provide excellent customer service to clients and visitors Participate in various activities and tasks related to health and recreation Adhere to and ensure safety procedures and precautions are followed Ability to comply with University policies Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Employer: Baylor University
Work Location: McLane Student Life Center
Work Address: 209 Speight Avenue, Waco, TX, 76706, US
