Personal Trainer for Fall 2026

Posting Details Position Information Job Title Personal Trainer for Fall 2026 Department Campus Recreation Office Job Description/Duties Selected candidates must have training and/or coaching experience. Must be willing to learn how to perform a fitness consultation and assessment. Experience designing workout programs for a wide variety of individuals is recommended. This job requires you to be able to relate to a wide array of personalities, be enthusiastic and possess a strong desire to motivate others. It is also important for the candidate to know a variety of progression and regression exercises based off the fundamental movement patterns. Days/Hours Needed Between 6:00 a.m. to midnight Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to midnight Saturday and Sunday. Must be capable of designing programs and training clients for both half-hour and hour-long sessions as schedule allows during the time periods listed. Campus Location/Bldg. Student Life Center Required Qualifications Must be a current SUNY Cortland student. Candidates must have prior personal training experience and/or hold current certification(s) in Personal Training. Certification in Adult CPR / AED and First Aid is required. If the candidate is not certified, they must be willing to become certified within a short time after hire. Preferred Qualifications Enthusiastic/upbeat personality Ability to relate to and motivate others Strong communication skills Open minded and willing to learn and gain experience by interacting with other trainers Physical Demands Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs and demonstrate a wide variety of exercises with proper form. Special Conditions for Eligibility Contact Name(s) & Email(s) Louise Mahar, Assistant Director for Fitness louise.mahar@cortland.edu Salary Grade C-Other (Specify Below) Salary $16.50/hour Posting Detail Information Posting Number SA25105 Review Start Date 04/13/2026 Open Date 04/06/2026 Close Date 12/31/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants It is preferred that candidates applying for this position hold current certification in Adult CPR / AED and First Aid or be willing to become certified shortly after hire. Training and/or coaching experience is highly recommended.

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While positions may be open and posted here on jobs.cortland.edu until their listed close date, positions may be filled on a rolling basis prior to this date. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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• Are you a Certified Personal Trainer? Yes No
• If you are a certified Personal Trainer, what organization did you acquire your certification from. (Open Ended Question)
• Do you hold a current certification in Adult CPR/AED?

(Open Ended Question) Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents Class Schedule (Student Positions Only) Optional Documents Curriculum Vitae or Resume Professional References Contact Info. ONLY (minimum of 3) Cover Letter