Wake Forest University·Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Provide safe and effective exercise instruction and fitness program design to help clients reach their personal health goals. Responsibilities include conducting initial consultations, managing payments, and maintaining equipment cleanliness.
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Job Description: Summary
Personal Trainers within Campus Recreation are fitness professionals with the knowledge, skills and abilities to demonstrate safe and effective exercise and fitness program design. Trainers provide instruction, motivation, and accountability to reach their client’s personal health and fitness goals. The Personal Trainer position requires an enthusiastic attitude, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt workout regimens around pre-existing medical conditions.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.
Provide quality customer service to all individuals including faculty, staff and students.
Positively represent Campus Recreation and Wake Forest University.
Ability to uphold and clearly communicate facility and university rules and regulations; apply safe practices and hold users accountable.
Attend staff meetings and required monthly trainings.
Perform all training in uniform and when appropriate with name tag.
Provide initial consultation to the client to identify goals, medical conditions, training needs or preferences.
Inform client of required payment fees as well as verify, confirm, and receive payment prior to any training session
Clean and organize Personal Training equipment after use
• Must be able to safely coach and demonstrate physical exercises.
• May occasionally participate in special events that occur in outdoor environments with either heat or cold conditions.
Time Type Requirement: Part time
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.
Accommodations for Applicants
If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu [AskHR@wfu.edu] or (336) 758-4700.
Market context
In North Carolina, roles like this are typically driven by steady demand from employers that need safe, adaptable exercise coaching for diverse client needs. Competition often centers on certification, hands-on coaching skill, and the ability to adjust routines for medical conditions while meeting safety standards. If you plan to apply, confirm your nationally recognized Personal Trainer Certification and be ready to complete First Aid/CPR/AED within 90 days; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits are pulled from the original posting to save research time.