Contact Title: Program Coordinator, Fitness Education Title: Personal Trainer **Job Description**: The Cornell Fitness Centers (CFC) is an essential organization within the Cornell Community with a focus on fostering student physical and mental well-being through movement based activity. A successful candidate demonstrates excellent communication and strong applied skills, is welcoming, interested in working with a diverse student population, and is committed to improving their own Personal Training skills by seeking ongoing learning opportunities.

Job Duties

conduct fitness consultations according to protocol, design exercise programs, & instruct clients about exercise

lead students through workout sessions while providing helpful feedback.

provide safe exercise recommendations to clients based on established industry guidelines

act as a responder in the event of an emergency

keep accurate written records

steward confidential personal information and paperwork

Duties may also include:

shifts in the fitness centers

delivering or assisting with special event programs

Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience: Job Requirements

Nationally recognized Personal Trainer Certification (e.g., NSCA, ACSM, ACE, NASM, ISSA, etc.) that is current and will be maintained

Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification (a short grace period may be allowed to obtain or renew CPR/AED/First Aid certifications)

Ability to lift 20 to 45lbs.

Proficiency with using and demonstrating fitness center equipment

Physically able to demonstrate various types of exercise

Preferred: Some experience with personal training, coaching or teaching exercise and/or certification workshop experience that included building practical skills

Work Schedule: Work schedule is extremely flexible based on student availability around academic classes and other responsibilities (minimum of 8 hours per week is expected).

On the job training is provided (typically 10-20 hours) and paid at the current minimum wage. Personal trainers must complete on the job training within one month of hire.

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