Position Details
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Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title Fitness-Functional Fitness Personal Trainer Requisition Number H00085P Position Category Hourly/Work Study Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT Hours per week Months per year Alternate work schedule Pay Grade Salary Hourly Pay Rate $ 14.00 FLSA Job Summary/Basic Function
The Functional Fitness Personal Trainer is responsible for administering safe and effective exercise program design and prescription for patrons looking to improve their level of functional fitness. Functional Fitness Trainers utilize the Life Enhancement Model and abide by its restorative emphasis centered on reducing stress and making clients feel better immediately. Our progressive approach works synergistically with standard personal training practices which center around cardiovascular and strength training prescription. This position will have the opportunity to train clients at any of our fitness centers including the Wildcat Center for Health Education & Wellness, Davis Campus fitness facility, and the residence hall fitness centers. This position reports to the Campus Recreation Fitness Coordinator.
Required Qualifications
Extensive knowledge of functional exercises, anatomy, and restorative movement patterns.
Possess excellent interpersonal communication and relational service skills.
Nationally recognized personal training certification (i.e. ACE, ACSM, NSCA, NASM).
American Red Cross CPR/AED and Standard First Aid certifications are required prior to working a shift.
Ability to conduct functional movement screening assessment in under ten minutes.
Design individualized programs to meet the needs of clients and build a strong foundation for lasting success.
Ensure all paperwork and consent forms are completed prior to beginning sessions with client.
Responsible for scheduling all appointments with clients and accurately tracking training package usage.
Arrive on time for all appointments.
Develop a positive rapport with clients to reflect the mission and philosophy of the Life Enhancement Model.
Complete incident & accident reports completely and accurately and submit to the Fitness Coordinator.
Document and Report facility or equipment issues encountered while personal training.
Understand and abide by all policies and procedures outlined in Functional Fitness Personal Trainer Handbook.
Available for optional hours including on-campus tabling, special events, tours, orientations etc.
Attend monthly meetings, orientations, all-staff training, and staff development workshops.
Maintain communication by checking & responding to e-mails, texts, phone calls, and mailbox contents.
Complete modules or trainings using online CANVAS system.
Positively enforce all policies to ensure safety of participants.
Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications (failure to do so can result in loss of employment).
Serve as an ambassador for the Campus Recreation Departmental events and offerings.
Perform other duties as specified by the Fitness Coordinator.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in personal training, exercise prescription, and fitness assessment preferred.
Completion of Life Enhancement Internship preferred.
Successful performance as a Functional Fitness Consultant preferred (at least one semester).
Declared major of Human Performance and Health Promotion preferred.
Background Check? Yes
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date 06/16/2026 Review Date 06/18/2026 Job Close Date 08/10/2026 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/3709 Notes to Applicant
To apply, complete the online application and attach a resume, cover letter, contact information for three references, and certifications as "other documents."
If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.
The screening of applicants will begin immediately.
Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.
Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.
This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Agility is emphasized. Important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion., Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling. Walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. , Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. , Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance. Physical Requirements of this position Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever., Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls requiring exertion of forces greater than sedentary wo Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. , None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
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