Campus Recreation STUDENT Personal Trainer or STUDENT Group Fitness Instructor Spring 2026

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Campus Recreation STUDENT Personal Trainer or STUDENT Group Fitness Instructor Spring 2026 Requisition Number DU14255 Department Name 1B310:Campus Recreation Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $20 / Hour Type of Position Student Position Time Status Part-Time Required Education

Must be a current student at the University of Kentucky

Required Related Experience

none

Required License/Registration/Certification

Personal Training or Group Fitness Certification

Physical Requirements

The position may require lifting or pushing objects up to 50lbs, or extended amounts of time walking or standing.

Shift

As scheduled

Job Summary

Designing and leading personal training and group fitness sessions.

This position is also Federal Work-Study eligible, if you qualify.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Time Management, Social Interaction, Initiative, Observant

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

Certified Personal Trainer or Group Fitness Instructor

Deadline to Apply 05/31/2026 Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Have you been awarded Federal Work Study?

• Yes

• No

• Unsure

• Are you interested in working as a Personal Trainer or Group Fitness Instructor?

• Yes

• No

• What certification do you hold?

(Open Ended Question)

• Please describe your experience in teaching or leading a group fitness or personal training session.

(Open Ended Question)

• What is your training philosophy?

(Open Ended Question)

• Are you available to work weekends?

• Yes

• No

• No Response

• To help us understand your availability for the applicable semester, please provide the specific times when you are NOT available to work. Our hours of operation are: Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (EXAMPLE: 'I cannot work M/W/F 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. because I have class.')

(Open Ended Question)

• You must be a UK student to hold this position. Are you a UK student?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents