About the role#
As a Personal Trainer for MizzouRec, you will design and lead individualized exercise programs for clients. This role involves helping members reach their fitness goals while maintaining a safe and effective training environment. You will also assist with marketing efforts, perform outreach tasks like tabling, and participate in boot camps when necessary.
What you'll do#
- Create personalized exercise programs based on scientific principles.
- Lead clients through training sessions and perform fitness assessments, including body composition scans and movement screenings.
- Contact new clients within 24 hours of receiving a request.
- Maintain accurate client records and complete shift reports through Connect2Concepts.
- Keep the personal training suite and office organized.
- Attend all team meetings and training sessions scheduled by the Personal Training Manager.
- Complete three on-the-job training sessions upon hire.
- Act as a small group instructor when needed.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a student at the University of Missouri.
- An active, nationally recognized CPR/First Aid certification.
- An active national certification such as ACE CPT, ACSM CPT, NASM CPT, or NSCA CPT.
- Successful completion of the MizzouRec Personal Trainer Preparation Course.
- Previous work experience as a fitness instructor or personal trainer.
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, program design, and exercise equipment.
- Reliable, self-motivated work ethic with strong organizational and communication skills.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Columbia, Missouri.
- The role is on-site and part-time, averaging 10 hours per week.
- The schedule is rolling and may include evening and weekend hours.
- This is a paid position.
About University of Missouri-Columbia
The University of Missouri-Columbia is a public research institution located in Columbia, Missouri. It serves as a member of the Association of American Universities. The university focuses on teaching, research, and public service. It employs over 15,000 people.
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