• Job Description

  Req#: R0007669

  Application Instructions:

  External Applicants: Please upload your resume on the Apply screen. Your application will automatically populate your resume details, and you may verify and update data on the My Information page.

  Please add your cover letter and any other documents required for the position to the Resume/CV document upload section at the bottom of the My Experience application page. Use the Select Files button to add multiple documents including your cover letter and supporting documents. The My Experience page is the only opportunity to add your cover letter and supporting document attachments. You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it.

  Current Employees: Apply from your existing Workday account. Do not apply from the website. Log in to Workday. Click on the Jobs Hub and select Browse Jobs. Locate the position and click Apply. Update your Education and Job History.

  ** Cover letter required for all positions and optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality positions unless otherwise specified.

  Job Description Summary

  Personal Trainers within Campus Recreation are fitness professionals with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to demonstrate safe and effective exercise and fitness program design. Trainers provide instruction, motivation, and accountability to reach their client's personal health and fitness goals. The Personal Trainer position requires an enthusiastic attitude, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt workout regimens around pre-existing medical conditions.

  Job Description

  Essential Functions:

  • Provide quality customer service to all individuals including faculty, staff, and students.

  • Positively represent Campus Recreation and Wake Forest University.

  • Ability to uphold and clearly communicate facility and university rules and regulations; apply safe practices, and hold users accountable.

  • Attend staff meetings and required monthly trainings.

  • Perform all training in uniform and when appropriate with name tag.

  • Provide initial consultation to the client to identify goals, medical conditions, training needs or preferences.

  • Inform the client of required payment fees as well as verify, confirm, and receive payment prior to any training session.

  • Clean and organize Personal Training equipment after use.

  Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Must have current or obtain First Aid/CPR/AED Certification within 90 days of hire. Must maintain certification throughout employment.

  • Successful completion of a nationally recognized Personal Trainer Certification (ACSM, NASM, ACE, NSCA, CSCS, AFAA, etc). Must also maintain said certification in accordance to the varied guidelines set forth by the certification provider.

  • Must complete required departmental training designed to supplement the knowledge and skills obtained via certification prior to training any client.

  Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.

  • Energetic and outgoing personality.

  • Ability to multi-task and work independently.

  • Reliable, trustworthy and punctual.

  • Previous exercise and fitness experience.

  Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to safely coach and demonstrate physical exercises.

  Environmental Conditions:

  • May occasionally participate in special events that occur in outdoor environments with either heat or cold conditions.

  Additional Job Description

  Disclaimer:

  This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee’s supervisor.

  To help provide a safe learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.

  Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. Wake Forest University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in employment for individuals with disabilities.

  Time Type Requirement

  Part time

  Note to Applicant:

  This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

  In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

  Wa ke Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.

  In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, you may find a copy of the current Annual Security and Fire Safety Report by visiting police.wfu.edu/clery Please contact University Police if you would like a hard copy or if you have any questions regarding the content of this report. University Police can be reached at 336-758-5591.

• About the company

  Wake Forest University is a private research university in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

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