Student Worker - Certified Personal Trainer - (SUMMER 2026) - BC

Baylor University

Waco, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
CPR Certification, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Communications Protocols, Customer Support/Service, Customer Training, Defibrillator, Emergency Procedures, Emergency Response, Fitness, Interpersonal Skills, Procedure Implementation, Recreation, Safety Process, Training/Teaching, University/School Policies
LOCATION
Waco, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Title: Student Worker - Certified Personal Trainer - (SUMMER 2026) - BC Job Classification: Health and Recreation Services, Student Department: Campus Recreation Hiring Manager: Jared Gould Contact: Jared_Gould@Baylor.edu Work Schedule: Minimum 8hrs per week, Flexible, Sunday-Saturday Desired Length of Employment: SUMMER 2026 Pay Rate: $15/hr Job Description: Certified Personal Trainers are responsible for providing safe, positive, and effective workouts to a diverse population. This includes designing exercise programs for clients of all levels and abilities, providing appropriate modifications when necessary, and providing education related to the safe use of exercise equipment and facilities. Individuals holding this position must be able to develop, document, and implement one-on-one, partner, and/or group workout programs that safely & effectively meet clients' needs and goals. Clients may include Baylor University students, faculty, staff, and spouses/dependents. Responsibilities Include: Provide excellent customer service to all clients Conduct new client intake processes, with appropriate fitness assessments in the initial session Create and develop exercise programs appropriate to fitness level and aligned with client goals Plan, prepare, and conduct safe and effective training sessions Regularly communicate with clients regarding training schedules for all sessions Update all client-related documents, assessments, programs, and sessions weekly Maintain appropriate confidentiality, due to the sensitive nature of client training information Maintain a high level of professionalism with proper attire, punctuality, and presence Assist with special events hosted by the department, including Late Night & Free Week Attend all mandatory staff meetings (three per semester) and training (annually) Be knowledgeable of all emergency procedures and emergency response protocols Communicate with supervisors regarding any schedule, meeting, or program conflicts Report any equipment/facility issues immediately to the Fitness Center staff & supervisor Adhere to all Fitness Center, Fitwell Program, and Department of Campus Recreation policies General Qualifications: A nationally recognized Personal Training Certification (ACE, NASM, NSCA, ACSM, ISSA, etc.) and CPR/AED certification is required for this position. (Questions, please email FitWell@Baylor.edu) Must have a strong knowledge of exercise programming/design, as well as injury prevention Must know proper use of all fitness equipment, machines, and training facility Must know proper spotting techniques and related safety protocols Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills and professionalism Must be able to positively motivate and support clients * Must complete all required Youth Protection Training & pass a background check Encourage the Baylor Community to live active and healthy lives Assist in the assigned area of responsibility Provide excellent customer service to clients and visitors Participate in various activities and tasks related to health and recreation Adhere to and ensure safety procedures and precautions are followed Ability to comply with University policies Maintain regular and punctual attendance Employer: Baylor University Work Location: McLane Student Life Center Work Address: 209 Speight Avenue, Waco, TX, 76706, US

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