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The University of Alabama

Personal Trainer - Contingent On-Call (No Benefits) - 529934

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What they do

A Personal Trainer or Fitness Instructor develops customized exercise and fitness programs for clients. Reviews health and fitness goals, teaches correct and safe exercise technique, monitors progress and provides encouragement for clients. Leads fitness and exercise classes at a community center, club or pool. Teaches aerobics, water, strength building or other exercises and maintains equipment.

$43,884 / year median in Alabama

+17% projected growth

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Job Description

Pay Grade/Pay Range:
Minimum:
$16.63 -
Midpoint:
$19.95 (Hourly N3)
Department/Organization:
820632 -
UREC Personal Training Normal Work Schedule:
Variable; dependent on client needs
Job Summary:
The Personal Trainer instructs clients in individualized fitness programs. Designs programs based on the medical history, goals, and current fitness level of the client.
Additional Department Summary:
Works under the supervision of the Fitness Program Coordinator to design safe and effective personal training programs for individual clients, adapting the strength training program to each patron's specific needs and abilities. Instructs patrons in the strength training principles, training procedures, and exercise techniques in a fun, safe, and effective manner that meet University Recreation guidelines, and provides an encouraging and motivating environment while helping participants to achieve their fitness goals. May also be assigned to train partner/multiple-client sessions or group personal training instruction.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Personal training certification from a nationally recognized certifying organization (CSCS, ACE, ACSM Corrective Exercise Specialist, etc.).
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications:
Valid NCCA-recognized personal training certification (such as NSCA, ACE, NASM, ISSA, or ACSM). Must have current American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification or the ability to obtain within six (6) weeks of employment.
Background Investigation Statement:
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation
DOES NOT
automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity :
The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the
EEOC's Know Your Rights:
Workplace discrimination is illegal poster. The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.