Personal Trainer (STUDENT)

Hiring Department

MizzouRec Services and Facilities is a department within the Division of Student Affairs that provides quality leisure experiences to all members of the campus community, primarily Mizzou students. Through our facilities and programs, we strive to bring our members and guests an environment that inspires and promotes a healthy, active lifestyle. MizzouRec enhances the student experience by creating a sense of “third place” and belonging with its vast services, facilities, and programming — in addition to its unique connection to campus history and traditions.

Job Description

Summary

A MizzouRec personal trainer is responsible for designing individualized exercise programs for clients, as well as leading them through this program safely and effectively. Additionally, they will be required to participate in leading boot camps as necessary. To appropriately perform job duties, individuals must possess excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills. It is required to have knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, program-design, periodization, and exercise equipment.

Essential Functions

• Upon hire:
  • Obtaining certification within six months of hire from nationally recognized organizations such as:
    • National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
    • American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
    • National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
  • Complete three on the job training sessions with a MizzouRec Personal Trainer
  • Attend training scheduled with the Personal Training Manager
• Attend all meetings set by the Personal Training Manager, as well as all team meetings.
• Assist with the marketing of Mizzou Personal Training and MizzouRec programs by:
  • Sharing client testimonials when relevant.
  • Sharing events/promotions on social media.
  • Tabling and performing other outreach tasks when necessary.
• Develop individualized programs for each client adhering to basic scientific principles.
• Schedule and keep accurate record of clients.
• Fill out a shift report through Connect2Concepts at the end of each and every personal training related shift, including, but not limited to, onboarding, staff meetings, shadow sessions, body composition scans, full sessions, tabling/outreach events, and more.
• Keep personal training suite and office neat and put away all equipment after each session.
• Schedule and perform Fitness Assessments (InBody, circumference, height, weight, blood pressure, heart rate, postural screening, movement screening, etc.).
  • Contact clients within 24 hours of receiving requests.
• Sign up as a small group instructor when necessary.
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings.
• Adhere to all Team Mizzou guidelines and non-negotiables.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $15.40 per hour (Non-Certified), paid on a bi-weekly basis.

$22.45per hour (Certified), paid on a bi-weekly basis.

Grade: GGS MKT

University Title: Personal Trainer.

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Shift

Average number of hours per week: 10

This position may require evening and weekend hours supporting activities and programs within the department. Occasionally division and campus projects may require additional hours outside of your normal schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

To be eligible for a student title, an individual must be enrolled at the University of Missouri. Enrollment in the summer session is not required if the student was enrolled in the Spring semester and is pre-enrolled for the Fall semester. Selection is contingent upon results of a review with the Office of Institutional Equity, Office of Student Accountability & Support, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, previous MU appointment history, and reference checks

Preferred Qualifications

• An active, Nationally Recognized CPR/First Aid certification through American Red Cross or other organization with approval of the Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness.
• An active, National Certification (ACE CPT, ACSM CPT, NASM CPT, NSCA CPT, and others by approval of Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness).
• Successful completion of the MizzouRec Personal Trainer Preparation Course and be willing to possess a national certification in personal training before official start date of hire.
• Previous work experience as a fitness instructor or personal trainer, especially in one-on-one settings.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Proactive and reliable communication skills with clients, peers, and supervisor

Application Materials

Complete application, and upload the following: résumé, certification (if applicable), class schedule, cover letter, and 3 or more references which must include at least 1 MU supervisor (if applicable). Please provide your MU e-mail address in the contact information section of the application

Benefit Eligibility

This is a student position and is not eligible for University benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.