Recreation Services - Personal Trainer

Job Title

• Personal
• Trainer
• Department:
• Recreation
• Services
• Supervisor:
• Austen
• Smith
• Starting
• Rate of
• Pay: $8.00
• Length of
• Time: Per semester Department Description Recreation Services is a comprehensive approach to wellness, fellowship, and life-long fitness, that oversees the fitness center, group exercise, leisure activities, and intramural sports. As a student employee you will gain the experience of leadership and management, while enhancing your critical thinking and communication skills.

Job Description

Represent HPUREC with a positive, enthusiastic attitude while coaching and programming one-on-one fitness sessions for their peers. Students will gain transferable job skills applicable in the real world through their HPUREC employment experience such as leadership, communication, and persuasive skills. Job Location/ Hours Required The candidate will perform most/all job duties in (Slane/Panther Commons). Hours may vary depending on the job requirements; however, the total number of hours a student employee may work per week is 20 hours. This position requires up to (12) hours per week.

Responsibilities

Provide students with knowledge of a healthy lifestyle Lead one-on-one fitness coaching sessions Create individual programs based on each client's unique fitness goals Document interactions and exercise sessions with clients Establish a reliable client base and/or determine ways to bring in new clients Communicate the benefits of exercise on a normal basis Maintain the fitness equipment within the facility Be creative with exercises and implement new routines regularly Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: Applicants should have prior knowledge of exercise programming and be familiar with the surrounding fitness area. Desired Skills: · Must have a minimum (2.8) overall GPA · Previous experience in coaching or fitness position · Strong communication skills · Possess leadership skills and positive attitude At High Point University the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. High Point University is a God, family and country school. High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses. The University encourages all applicants to apply.