Personal Trainer (Wage)

The Department of Intramural-Recreational Sports, a division within Virginia Athletics at the University of Virginia, is seeking qualified applicants for Personal Trainer. These are part-time, wage positions with the primary purpose of directly leading personal training sessions with clients to meet the fitness interests and demands of the University community (students, faculty, staff and UVa affiliates).
Experience and skills needed include administering fitness assessments and/or consultations; designing and leading personal training sessions in an individual or group setting.
We are seeking Personal Trainers with the ability to fully engage with students and members in vibrant activities that promote fitness and wellness including identifying the need for and modifying movements for participant safety. Ideal candidates will have the availability to consistently work with a number of clients per semester. Personal Trainers are expected to attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-service sessions.
Personal Trainers are expected to establish a positive rapport and relationship with student and departmental staff, members and guests of the facility as well as promote exceptional customer service to create a positive environment for members and guests. Instructors are also expected to maintain a Standard of Excellence in professionalism and safety.
Position Compensation Range: $15.00 - $28.00 Hourly
To apply, please submit an application online through Workday at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and attach a current CV / Resume, Cover Letter, and Contact information for 3 References - name, email, phone. Search on requisition number: R0027656. Please include nationally recognized personal training certification such as ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA, etc. in your resume.
This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029
Questions related to the application process may be directed to Brandi Shifflett, HR Specialist at (434) 243-4095.
The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment (SPAKA).
Required Qualifications:

• Nationally recognized personal training certification such as ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA, etc. is required.
• Some experience administering fitness assessments and/or consultations.
• Some experience designing and leading personal training sessions in an individual or group setting.
• Ability to fully engage with students and members in vibrant activities that promote fitness and wellness.
• For participant safety, ability to identify the need for modifying movements and communicating and demonstrating these modifications to participants,
• Availability to consistently work with a number of clients per semester.
• Must have exemplary customer service skills and communication skills.
• Responsible for attending regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-service sessions.

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