Personal Trainer/Group Class Instructor

Working Title Personal Trainer/Group Class Instructor Location Boone, NC Position Number N36602 Department Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness - 273600

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field;
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with varying levels of education and fitness knowledge;
• Working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology, and training principles;
• Knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies and incorporation of music, temp technique, and rhythm;
• Choreography and music skills;
• Ability to be professional and motivate class participants; and
• Ability to cooperate and work well with other staff members

License/Certification Required

• Current CPR/AED certified; or acquired within 2 months of employment
• Must have and hold a current group fitness or a specialized national certification from an accredited organization (ACSM, AFAA, ACE, NSCA, etc.)

Essential Job Functions

• Teaches scheduled classes and or personal training sessions beginning and ending on time, provides adequate warm\u2010up, exercises, stretching, and cool down;
• Instructs participants on effective workout methods; explain proper techniques, demonstrate exercises;
• Identifies muscle groups, and teaches appropriate methods to strengthen specific muscles;
• Prepares appropriate equipment, and music for participants;
• Assists participants, answers questions, and maintains a positive exercise experience for the class participants;
• Keeps management informed of participant and facility needs;
• Ensures that safety standards are met, and that department and facility policies are adhered to;
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally will work with various types of fitness equipment;
• The noise level in the work environment is generally loud within the facility and while performing duties.
• Data entry and light computer work.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, ACSM or NASM Personal Training certification, 2 plus years of experience teaching group fitness classes and or personal training.

Work Schedule/Hours

Hours and schedule depend on number of classes taught or clients trained.

Number of Hours Per Week 10-25 hours per week Number of Months Per Year 11 Mandatory Staff No Physical Demands of Position

While performing the duties on the job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk and listen. The employee is occasionally required to use hands, fingers, operate exercise equipment; reach, climb, balance; step, or kneel.

The employee must frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally aide or assist participants Employee must have a high degree of energy, be physically fit, and have the endurance to complete the workout. The noise level in the work environment is generally loud within the facility and while performing duties.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Hiring Range $16-20

Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date 11/07/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Applicant Pool Preference External (Post on the Web) Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the required documents:

Resume

Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

Include a list of 3 professional references with contact information

Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52587 Posting Number 201500166P