Protect the safety and well-being of each client, while providing the best customer service possible
Provide clients with the safest and most effective wellness program to help them achieve their fitness goals
Greet clients warmly and enthusiastically to create and maintain an atmosphere that cultivates long-term participation
Create customized workout programs based on initial client goals, assessing progress periodically, and modifying workout programs to progress to reach goals
Perform physiological assessments/functional movement screenings as directed/needed
Enter and update appointment statuses and packages daily on Appointment Plus software in order to track each client’s number of sessions
Receive daily communications about potential clients and weekly area updates and respond within established timeframe
Seek to increase retention rates and foster client satisfaction and loyalty through service and promotion
Job Expectations
Inspire and motivate each client to achieve his or her individual fitness goals
Ensure the gym equipment is in good working condition and report issues to your supervisor
Attend all mandatory in-services and trainings
Communicate work availability to supervisors each semester
Understand warm-up and cool-down period with activating/stretching of all involved major muscle groups
Understand training principles, progressions, adaptations, and basic human anatomy and physiology in order to create effective wellness programs for clients
Demonstrate the proper use of exercise equipment in the fitness center
Understand and adapt to work with populations at all fitness levels
Demonstrate and educate clients on proper body mechanics, contraindications, progressions, and modifications
Coordinate emergency and evacuation procedures that include care for injured, initiation of emergency action plan, notification of appropriate university personnel and community authorities, and completion of paperwork
Arrive early for client sessions, dressed in provided uniforms, presenting a professional appearance and enthusiastic attitude
Follow procedures set forth in the employee handbook, as well as all departmental and university policies
Sanitize equipment and space during and after each session. Clean space of all equipment after each session
General Schedule
This position requires flexibility and adaptability to accommodate clients in scheduling hourly work sessions within the operating hours of the Rec and Wellness Center (Monday – Friday 5:30 a.m. –10:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 – 9:00 p.m.). This position is available Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters with potential hours available during semester and holiday breaks. A minimum of 7 hours per week is expected, with a maximum of 20 hours.
Job Requirements
Job Requirements
Maintain nationally accredited Personal Training and CPR/AED certifications
Currently enrolled student of Auburn University
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0
Successfully complete in-house training demonstrating skills and knowledge required by nationally accredited Personal Training certification
Physical Requirements
Position requires the ability to lift, push, and equipment approximately 50 lbs. in weight
Position requires being on your feet and walking
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent communications, organization, and attention to detail