Become a Personal Trainer
Individuals do not have to have a national fitness certification in order to be hired as a Personal Trainer with W&M Campus Recreation. However, once hired, Personal Trainers-in-Training must obtain a national Personal Trainer Certification before the start of the next semester (e.g. students hired in the spring must get their national certification over the summer so they can start work in the fall). Students must also go through the Campus Recreation in-house Personal Training Instructional Course or the Health Prescription course offered through Kinesiology. Find out more information about the Personal Training Instructional Course.
Student Application ProcessSpring 2023 Hiring
Information Session: Tuesday, March 28th at 6:30pm in the Bee McLeod Recreation Center Conference Room. Learn about the specifics of the job and meet current trainers. Application Due: Friday, April 7th at 11:59pm. Auditions: Tuesday, April 18th from 5:30-7:30pm Contact [[e|mcchason, MC Chason]], Personal Training Supervisor with questions. |
Non-Student ApplicationNon-students interested in working as Personal Trainer for William & Mary Campus Recreation can apply through this application. If you have any questions about the non-student hiring process, please reach out to [[jvrueh, Jenny Dunfee]], Associate Director of Fitness & Wellness. |
Personal Trainer Job DescriptionThrough 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
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