Merrimack Campus Recreation
Fitness Center Personal Trainer – #7-102
Reports to: Assistant Director of Campus Recreation & Fitness Supervisors
Student Employment Rate: $17/hr
As a Fitness Center Personal Trainer, you will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Develop personalized, safe, and effective exercise programs for clients of various fitness levels in accordance with client goals, capabilities, and movement assessment. Track and adjust programs on a recurring basis
- Maintain relevant communication with clients to schedule regularly occurring training sessions
- Log all training sessions into DSE system as required
- Report all equipment or facility issues to Supervisors in detail
- Prepare incident and injury reports in detail when necessary
- Remain up to date, adhere to, and enforce all Campus Recreation department policies and procedures
- Maintain awareness of all staff communications and respond in a timely manner
- Communicate with Assistant Director of Campus Recreation or Fitness Center Supervisors regarding any client issues or concerns in a timely manner
- Contribute to social media posts with Fitness Supervisors and Grad Fellows
Attendance & Availability:
- Must maintain a consistent availability between 2-20hrs per week
- Attend all mandatory Staff and Trainer meetings and orientations
The following qualifications and experience are required for this position:
- CPR certification
- Maintain at least one current nationally-accredited fitness certification (NASM, ACSM, ACE, ISSA, NSCA, etc.)
- Customer service, strong communication, professionalism
- Be physically able to instruct and or demonstrate a variety of exercises
- Applicants are expected to be personable, organized, self-motivated and team oriented
- Ability to lift 45lbs
- Must be an active Merrimack College undergraduate or graduate student
All applications require Resume and Cover Letter.
Must hold an active certification to be hired.
