Personal Trainer

Job Description

Part Time Personal Trainer
Position Summary

Campus Recreation is seeking enthusiastic and qualified Personal Trainers to join our fitness team on a part-time basis. In this role, you will design and deliver individualized fitness programs for a diverse university community, including students, faculty, staff, retirees, and their spouses. You will also play an active role in monthly fitness challenges as well as have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of recreation and fitness events throughout the year.
Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial fitness assessments and develop personalized training programs aligned with each client's goals, fitness level, and health history.
• Work with a wide range of clients including students, faculty, staff, retirees, and their spouses. adapt training approaches to meet the unique needs of each individual.
• Demonstrate safe and effective exercise techniques, monitor client progress, and modify programs as needed to ensure continued improvement and injury prevention.
• Educate clients on exercise programming, basic nutrition principles, and overall wellness habits to support long-term healthy lifestyles.
• Assist in the planning and execution of monthly fitness challenges, helping to engage and motivate the campus community toward shared health goals.
• Participate in and support other Campus Recreation and fitness events throughout the year, including wellness fairs, special programming, and community fitness activities.
• Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and motivating environment that reflects the values of the campus community.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, session notes, and progress tracking in accordance with department policies.

Qualifications

• Current personal training certification from a nationally recognized organization (NASM, NSCA, ACSM, ISSA, NESTA, NCSF, or equivalent).
• Current CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain prior to first training session).
• Genuine enthusiasm for working with a diverse college community across all ages, fitness levels, and backgrounds - including students, faculty, staff, retirees, and their spouses.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to motivate and connect with clients of varying ages and abilities.
• Interest in contributing to department programming and events beyond individual training sessions.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional with a positive, service-oriented attitude.
• Reliable transportation required.

Scheduling

This is a part-time position with flexible scheduling based on client demand and facility hours. Hours can vary week by week.

About Us

The University of Tulsa is a student-centered research university that cultivates interconnected learning experiences to explore complex ideas and create new knowledge in a spirit of free inquiry. Guided by our commitment to service and inclusion, we prepare individuals to make meaningful contributions to our campus, our community, and our world.

The University endeavors to create and nurture an informed and inclusive environment in its workplace and educational programs. Affirmative action and equal employment opportunity are integral parts of the University not just because they are legally mandated, but because we recognize that the present and future strength of the university is based primarily on people and their skills, experience, and potential. The University does not discriminate in access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status. The University seeks to recruit, select, and promote students, faculty, and all other employees on the basis of individual merit.