Washington University in St. Louis·University City, Missouri
The Personal Trainer designs customized fitness programs and instructs members in one-on-one or small group settings. They are responsible for educating clients on nutrition, exercise technique, and maintaining a safe, welcoming facility environment.
St. Louis, mo 63130
Scheduled hours: 15
The Personal Trainer provides members with customized fitness programs while educating them on proper nutrition, cardiovascular exercise, resistance training and attaining a healthier lifestyle.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.
Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) - American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), First Aid CPR/AED - American Red Cross, Personal Trainer - American Council on Exercise (ACE)
No specific work experience is required for this position.
A driver's license is not required for this position.
Bachelor's degree - Health Fitness
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience: Athletic Trainer (1 Year)
Athletic Training, Customer Service, Oral Communications, Organizing, Personal Training, Positive Thinking, Professional Ethics, Time Management, Written Communication
$25.47 - $39.49 / Hourly
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ [https://hr.wustl.edu/careers/external-applicant-faq/].
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu [CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits: Statement
Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to review our benefit eligibility criteria along with any applicable benefits.
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
A high school diploma and a CPT certification from ACSM or ACE, along with CPR/AED certification, are required. A bachelor's degree in Health Fitness and one year of experience as an athletic trainer or personal trainer are preferred.
Market context
In Missouri, roles in fitness support and exercise services are typically tied to healthcare, wellness, and community programs, so demand can be steady where employers serve rehabilitation, prevention, or active-living populations. These positions are competitive because employers often look for current CPT and CPR/AED credentials, plus related experience, while the posted requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you meet the certification requirements, review whether your experience aligns with athletic training or personal training before applying.
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