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Become a Personal Trainer

Recreational Sports holds interviews for Personal Trainers once a year in the spring. Individuals do not have to have a national fitness certification in order to be hired as a Personal Trainer at the Student Recreation Center. However, once hired, Personal Trainers-in-Training must obtain a national Personal Trainer Certification within 6 months of the date they start work with Rec Sports. The Rec Sports in-house Personal Training Instructional Course prepares students to take a national Personal Trainer Certification Exam. Students that have not taken the Personal Training Instructional Course when they are hired in the spring will be required to take it the following year while on staff. Find out more information about the Personal Training Instructional Course.

Spring 2012 Interview/Evaluation Process

Step 1: Complete the general Recreational Sports application online (application no longer available- deadine was March 19)

Step 2: Complete the Personal Trainer application online (application no longer available- deadine was March 19)

Step 3: Attend the Personal Trainer Info Meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 28th at 7:30pm in the Rec Center Conference Room

Step 4: Attend Recreational Sports Hiring Day- Saturday, March 24th, 9:00am-12:30pm. Online applications due by March 19, 2012 at 12:00pm.

Step 5: One-on-One Practical Evaluations- March 28-April 3. All those who successfully pass Hiring Day on March 24th will be invited to one-on-one practical evaluations. Days and times will be scheduled with each individual. See description below.

Step 6: Personal Trainer Interviews- Thursday, April 5-Friday, April 6. Those who successfully pass their one-on-one practical evaluations will be invited to interview with the Personal Training Staff's Hiring Committee.

Practical Evaluations

After Recreational Sports Hiring Day, applicants will be contacted individually about scheduling their practical evaluations. All applicants will be asked to lead a current Rec Sports Personal Trainer through a strength training workout. The workout must be no longer than 1 hour. More details will be given by the Trainer you are matched up with.

 

Contact Kelsey Hutcheson with questions: [[knhutc]] or 221-7413.

 

Personal Trainer Job Description:

Through one-on-one fitness assessments, consultations, and training sessions the Personal Trainer assists and supervises in the advancement and improvement of a client's health and well-being. As a professional in the field of Exercise and Health, the Personal Trainer educates and motivates individuals on the benefits of exercise and nutrition through personal and professional relationships with clients and other fitness professionals. Trainers are required to work with the Trainers-in-Training, and are encouraged to be involved with various new employee training sessions.

Personal Trainer Expectations and Responsibilities:
  • Become nationally certified within 6 months of beginning work as a Trainer with Rec Sports.
  • Complete the 12-week Personal Trainer Instructional Course in the spring (if not completed before hiring, the trainer must complete the course the next year while on staff).
  • Shadow and team-train with a supervising Trainer before taking clients on your own.
  • Attend bi-monthly Personal Trainer meetings
  • Attend the Rec Sports Staff Training once/semester the day before school starts
  • Attend all workshops and special events that are designated as mandatory by the Assistant Director for Fitness and Wellness.
  • Arrive on time to all meetings, workshops, training sessions and special events.
  • Report to work at least 10 minutes before your session and have your client's workout or session prepared beforehand.
  • Maintain current CPR, First Aid, AED and national PT certifications.
  • Keep up-to-date with the latest health and fitness trends. Continue your knowledge and education by attending workshops, presentations, expos, conferences, etc. to earn continuing education credits.
  • Maintain open and frequent communication with the Assistant Director for Fitness and Wellness, the Graduate Assistant and your co-workers and return all emails and calls in a timely manner.
  • Follow gym rules and guidelines including equipment use and dress code.
  • Act in a professional manner at all times.
  • Abide by the honor code.
  • Prescribe safe and effective exercise programs for clients.
  • Keep track of your clients' sessions and payments.
  • Be familiar with your client's health history and medical limitations (if any).