Temporary Personal Trainer MMC

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Job Summary Campus Recreation is seeking qualified and experienced personal trainers to join our dynamic fitness team.

Candidates must hold a current, nationally accredited certification and demonstrate a strong commitment to helping clients/members achieve their health and wellness goals. The personal training program emphasizes professionalism, evidence-based practices, and a supportive training environment. Responsibilities include developing personalized fitness programs, conducting assessments, and providing ongoing guidance and motivation to clients.

Duties Includes:

• Conduct individualized fitness assessments to evaluate client needs and goals.
• Design and implement safe, effective, and personalized training programs.
• Adapt workouts during sessions to accommodate clients' abilities, limitations, or needs.
• Instruct clients on proper exercise techniques, equipment usage, and safety principles.
• Provide ongoing motivation, supervision, and support throughout training sessions.
• Track client progress and maintain accurate session records.
• Promote personal training services through our Campus Rec Team.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming environment on the fitness floor.
• Stay current with industry standards by completing required certifications and continuing education.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and workshops as scheduled.
• Identify potential hazards, implement risk-reduction strategies, and respond appropriately to injuries or emergencies to ensure client safety.
• Uphold client confidentiality and adhere to privacy protocols.
• Perform additional duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications One year of experience preferred but not required, of actively leading successful dance classes in group fitness setting.

Current Group Fitness and CPR/AED certification and must maintain certification throughout employment.

Certified to lead group fitness class

Desired Qualifications

• Valid nationally accredited personal training certification (NASM, AFAA, ACE, ACSM, NCSF, NSCA, NETA) or equivalent.
• Current CPR/AED/ First Aid certification (or obtain within 30 days of hire).

Job Category Temporary

Temporary Disclosure As a temporary employee, you will not be eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement).

Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a temporary employee who works on average 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits. As a temporary employee, you are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g. dental, vision,) which requires full payment on your part.

Upon completing an assignment, employees may apply for a position on FIU Careers.

Work Schedule

• Hours may vary.

Advertised Salary

• $20.00-$40.00 per hour.

Pre-Employment Requirements Criminal Background Check

How To Apply Prospective Employee If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications ".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

• This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How To Apply Current Employee As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications ".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

• This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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