Title: UNT at Frisco - Certified Personal Trainer

Employee Classification: Non-Pos Hourly Posting Code

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Recreational Sports

Department: UNT-Recreational Sports-160720

Job Location: Frisco

Salary: $16.00

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

Rec Sports provides programs and services to the university community. The goal is to provide a positive environment to assist those individuals in exploring and learning about recreation and fitness activities, in order to enhance a better quality of life and to become active members of the community. We employ approximately 250 students each year through various programs including intramural sports, informal recreation, group exercise, sport clubs, fitness, faculty/staff fitness, special events, outdoor pursuits and aquatics. We hope that you will find the Rec Center to be a positive and exciting place to work.

Position Overview

Personal Trainers hired by UNT Rec Sports are responsible for fitness testing, proper exercise program design, exercise program implementation and instruction, and tracking for all clients. Trainers are hired for their expertise and knowledge in fitness and are expected to exhibit professional conduct during any dealings with participants and other staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Current Personal Trainer Certification from ACE, NASM, ACSM, ISSA, or Cooper Institute OR other certifications upon approval from assistant director.
Current CPR/FA certification or ability to attain within one month
Ability to lift 45 Lbs.
Perform a Fitness Assessment on a current Personal Trainer and Professional staff before hire and or during waiting period for P/F certification
Completion of shadow sessions, mock fitness assessments, and mock training sessions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

N/A

Preferred Qualifications

Student in related field of experience
Personal training experience
Weight room equipment experience in campus recreation

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Current Personal Trainer Certification from ACE, NASM, ACSM, ISSA, or Cooper Institute OR other certifications upon approval from assistant director.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for fitness testing and proper exercise program design. 
• Proper exercise program design, exercise program implementation and instruction, 
• Maiatain and record tracking for all clients. 
• Exhibit professional conduct during any dealings with participants and other staff. 
• Maintain and conduct exercise program implementation and instruction,. 

Work Schedule:

Varies

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Please attach your resume and personal trainer certification.

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.