Job Description
CATEGORIES: Student Spring Term, Student Summer Term
DEPARTMENT: Wellness & Health Promotion
Personal Trainer
493220
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
Federal Work Study Student
Institutional Student
Closing on: Oct 31 2024
Salary/Position Classification
$14.00 non-certified/$20.00 certified Hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
5-10 hours per week
100% Remote Work Availability: No
Hybrid Work Availability: No
Purpose of Position
Personal trainers are responsible for designing and leading workouts that will help clients accomplish their fitness goals through positive encouragement, motivation, and fostering internal desire to improve in a safe, correct, and appropriate way.
This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.
Duties & Responsibilities
Participate in fitness/wellness outreach programs as required.
Keep detailed records of personal training participants.
Assist with marketing of personal training/wellness programs.
Perform fitness assessments and exercise prescription/program development.
Maintain current certifications.
Complete all cleaning and sanitation tasks as assigned to maintain a safe & healthy environment.
Attend meetings/trainings as required. - (Essential)
Required Competencies
As a result of working in this position, the staff member will gain the following skills:
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Development
- Intrapersonal Development
- Professionalism
Minimum Requirements
CERTIFIED
Have one of the following national recognized NCCA Accredited certifications: NSCA (CPT or CSCS), ACE (CPT, clinical exercise specialist, lifestyle and weight management consultant), or ACSM (HFI, CPT, or Exercise Specialist), NASM (CPT), NCSF (CPT), and NETA (CPT) to earn interview.
General working knowledge of all weight room and cardio deck equipment and ability to explain proper use to clients.
Ability to communicate with participants and provide motivation for continued participation in physical activity and healthy living.
Pursuit of further personal training certifications and maintenance of current certification through continuing education.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds of weight.
Certification in CPR/First Aid/AED, or ability to obtain within 2 weeks of hire. (Training provided by the Wellness Center at no cost for employees)
NONCERTIFIED
The 2.75 major GPA in the following course work or equivalent is required. Unofficial transcripts must be included with the application
Required (Completed or currently enrolled): KIN 207 : Prevention, Care & Legal Issues for Injury
KIN 326: Fundamentals for Physical Conditioning
KIN 402 & 402L: Exercise Physiology & Lab
KIN 446: Exercise Testing & Prescription
N&D 240*: Fundamentals of Nutrition
KIN 375*: Exercise & Weight Training Skills & Teach Techniques
KIN 376*: Essentials of Personal Training
- these courses are optional; however preference will be given to applicants that have these courses completed or in progress.
Doctor of Physical Therapy Students: Must be in professional year 2 of the program
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Hold or be pursuing a major or minor in exercise science, recreation, nutrition or health-related field OR have experience in Personal Training and/or at least one certification, but pursuing a different primary career.
Previous experience as a Wellness & Health Promotion FLEX intern.
To Apply
For full consideration, applications must be submitted by the closing date include the following materials:
- Resume (Word or PDF format only)
- Cover Letter (Word or PDF format only)
Please include in application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as your how many hours you work a week and in the past 12 months.
Employment in this position is contingent upon the completion of a criminal history background check.
The University of North Dakota Wellness Center is an equal opportunity employer. The Wellness Center provides all current employees the opportunity to apply for vacant staff positions first and preference will be given to these employees.
Position is open until filled.
For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 11:55PM CST on the closing date. Student job openings are posted for a minimum of 3 business days.
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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.
Need help?
Please email the Human Resources Department at UND.humanresources@UND.edu or contact us by phone at 701-777-4226. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit.
Veteran’s Preference
Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability.
Confidentiality of Application Materials
Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.
EEO Statement
The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.
Clery Statement
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.
Job Tags
Remote job, Hourly pay, Part time, Summer work, Internship, Flexible hours,