Personal Trainer
Position Description:
Personal trainers are responsible for conducting fitness assessments and developing individualized fitness programs for Virginia Tech patrons. Trainers will design effective workouts to lead clients toward their fitness goals while inspiring lasting healthy lifestyle choices for each individual. Trainers will practice and enhance excellent time management skills, communication, creativity and professionalism. Personal trainers will have the ability to adopt proactive strategies to help advance the department's safety and risk management initiatives in order to create a positive and safe environment. In addition, Rec Sports consistently strives to create inclusive and welcoming environments, and to promote the importance of well-being and physical activity to all patrons.
Virginia Tech Recreational Sports is committed to investing in its staff and offering consistent professional development opportunities in leadership, judgment, and skill acquisition. Virginia Tech Recreational Sports is dedicated to the goal of building a positive, inclusive, and culturally diverse community of staff who are committed to the growth of their participants and themselves and who are committed to expanding recreation opportunities of all Virginia Tech students, staff, and faculty.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Teach supportive fitness opportunities to a diverse population
- Be familiar with basic fitness principles and application to exercise
- Adapt your teaching approaches to the age, experience and ability of participant(s) so they can meet course objectives
- Ensure the health and safety of the participant(s) by making sure all teaching and practice areas are free of hazards and materials and equipment are safe
- Communicate regularly with participant(s), as appropriate, to ensure they are aware of progress
- Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies in accordance with facility procedures
- Report facility and safety equipment issues
- Educate the patron(s) on the rewards of a life-long commitment of exercise that can be fun
- Be professional, courteous, prompt, prepared, self-confident, enthusiastic, and motivational for each session and activity you conduct
- Participate in trainings and other meetings that are required
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be affiliated with Virginia Tech
- Currently certified as a Personal Trainer through an NCCA accredited fitness company (ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NSCA, etc.)
- Current Certification in CPR/AED, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens (American Red Cross preferred)
- Knowledge and application of proper technique and form for exercises
- Ability to motivate participants
- Creative in designing a variety of exercise classes
- An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies and procedures
- Good customer service skills, communication and decision-making skills
Hiring Timeline:
Rolling application
How to Apply:
To apply, please email fitness@vt.edu