Job Description

Temporary CFC Personal Trainer

Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellness, social justice, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.

Cornell University is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Ivy League. The university fields teams in 37 intercollegiate sports and provides a comprehensive physical education program. The university is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, gender equity and diversity in its programs, and a well-balanced, broad-based intercollegiate athletics program. Athletics and Physical Education offers a diverse program of physical and outdoor education, recreational services, intramural sports and intercollegiate athletic competition, plus Wellness programs for faculty and staff, fitness centers and fitness classes for the entire Cornell community.

The Cornell Fitness Centers (CFC) is a dynamic campus partner within the Cornell Community with a focus on fostering student physical and mental well-being through movement-based activity. We strive to provide opportunities in an inclusive environment for all students and to encourage a sustainable healthy lifestyle.

CFC Personal Trainers are service-oriented staff who help students to engage in healthy physical activity during their time at Cornell. This position interacts with students one on one within our fitness centers to provide them with fitness consultations, design exercise programs, instruct them about exercise recommendations, and lead them through workout sessions. The duties may also include shifts in the fitness centers, helping general members with their workouts, answering questions regarding exercise, and/or delivering instructional special event programs.

*Pay rate: $20.00-24.00/hour (based on experience)

*Must complete on the job training within one month of hire*

Success Factors

• Ability to be friendly, welcoming, and provide good customer service.
• Demonstrate a willingness to continue to develop Personal Training skills by seeking ongoing learning opportunities.
• Ability and willingness to train a wide variety of clientele.
• Ability to listen to other people and communicate effectively.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Required Qualifications:

• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification (a short grace period is allowed to acquire first aid certification).
• Nationally recognized & accredited Personal Trainer Certification (e.g., NSCA, ACSM, ACE, NASM, ISSA, etc.) that is maintained and current.
• Previous experience working as a Personal Trainer (newly certified individuals are encouraged to apply).
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion , and wellbeing.
• Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and wellbeing.

University Job Title:

Temporary PE & Athletics Professional - SP

Job Family:

Temporary Athletics & Physical Education

Level:

No Grade - Hourly

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Pay Range:

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Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

Company:

Contact Name:

Bri Muscente

Job Titles and Pay Ranges:

Non-Union Positions

Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience

• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position

• Unique applicable skills

• Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)

Union Positions

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EEO Statement:

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

2024-07-23

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work, Local area, Remote job, Outdoor, Shift work,

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