Personal Trainer

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking multiple Personal Trainers. - Boca Raton, FL.

Summary Of Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement exercise programs that are safe, effective, and appropriate for individuals who are apparently healthy or have medical clearance to exercise.
• Conduct health-history interviews and stratify risk for cardiovascular disease with clients.
• Administer appropriate personal fitness assessments based on the client’s health history, current fitness, lifestyle factors and goals.
• Teach correct exercise methods and progressions through demonstration, explanation, and proper cueing and spotting techniques.
• Understand human anatomy and the concepts of functional exercise, basic nutrition, kinesiology, exercise science and training principles.
• Empower individuals to begin and adhere to their exercise programs using guidance, support, motivation, lapse-prevention strategies, and effective feedback.
• Design structured exercise programs for one-on-one, partner, and small-group personal training.
• Educate clients about fitness- and health-related topics to help them adopt healthful behaviors that facilitate exercise program success.
• Asist clients in setting and achieving SMART fitness goals.
• Maintain a desire for continuing education, personal and professional development.
• Attend mandatory Campus Recreation and Fitness Staff In-Services.

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Minimum Qualifications:

FAU Degree-seeking undergraduate student with a minimum of six credit hours (or twelve if international) and a 2.5 GPA.

Salary:

$16.95 per hour.

College Or Department:

Division of Student Affairs: Campus Recreation

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days And Hours:

Monday - Saturday, 7am - 7pm. Up to 10 hours per week.

Application Deadline:

2025-12-01

Special Instructions To Applicant:

This is a part time position.


APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Resume


OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.



PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.



REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.