Student - SLWC Personal Trainer

Student - SLWC Personal Trainer

Salary

$14.35 - $21.65 Hourly

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

Student

Job Number

FY2706447

Division

VP Student Affairs

Department

Recreation and Wellness

Opening Date

08/12/2026

Closing Date

8/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Max Number of Applicants

65

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Cover Letter

Student Class Schedule

License or Certification

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

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Position Announcement

Be present on the fitness floor to help facilitate a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for patrons at the Student Life and Wellness Center. Provide personal and group training services to clientele of all fitness levels of the UVU community (students, staff, faculty, and alumni). Personal trainers are responsible for educating clients and enforcing policies regarding safe and proper use of equipment. Individuals holding this position must be able to develop, document, and implement one-on-one, partner, or group workout programs that match the needs and goals of clients. This person must be able to instruct clients on basic exercise physiology and inform them of proper lifting and exercise techniques. This person will have knowledge of all fitness floor policies and be able to communicate to a diverse group of patrons why the policies are in place.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Conduct personal training sessions for individuals or small groups following protocols and industry standards.
• Motivate and educate clients on health and fitness related to their goals.
• Provide patrons with detailed individualized workout programs based on their fitness results.
• Ensure that safety standards are enforced and that department and facility policies are followed.
• Actively market and promote personal fitness services and our facility and programs.
• Develop reports and surveys to document use and satisfaction of services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a current UVU student
• Current Personal Training Certification from a major national association (NSCA, ACSM, AFAA, NASM, ACE); CPR/AED and First Aid certified.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest or Field of study related to health and fitness

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology, and training principles.
• Knowledge of personal fitness training techniques.
• Knowledge of programs and services in the Student Life and Wellness Center.
• Knowledge of methods for promoting and increasing fitness in patrons.
• Knowledge of evaluating client symptoms and designing and implementing the proper massage therapy treatment plans as appropriate.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology, and training principles.
• Knowledge of personal fitness training techniques.
• Knowledge of programs and services in the Student Life and Wellness Center.
• Knowledge of methods for promoting and increasing fitness in patrons.-
• Skills in interpersonal communication and presenting.-
• Ability to facilitate positive fitness.
• Ability to display a positive attitude for all patrons and SLWC staff
• Ability to establish meaningful relationships.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures, arrive prepared and on time for work, and consistently demonstrate service excellence.
• Ability to modify exercises pertaining to the different fitness levels of all clients.
• Ability to motivate clients.
• Ability to cooperate and work well with other staff members.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Student positions are ineligible from the university's full-time employee benefits package and part-time offerings.

For more information on services offered to students, visit https://www.uvu.edu/studentlife/.

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Are you a current UVU student?

• Yes
• No

02

Please enter your UVID.

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Do you have a current Personal Training Certification from a major national association (NSCA, ACSM, AFAA, NASM, ACE)?

• Yes
• No

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Are you CPR/AED and First Aid certified?

• Yes
• No

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Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu