Certified Personal Trainer (Student Associate) - Campus Recreation Center

Certified Personal Trainer (Student Associate) - Campus Recreation Center


Posting Start Date: 4/10/26


Work Arrangement: Onsite


You are invited to apply to be considered for one of multiple vacancies of the same position.

Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.


UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success.


Primary Duties

Personal Trainers (PT) are responsible for working with clients in one-on-one, buddy, or small-group training settings. PTs will provide individualized programming, teach proper exercise techniques, and ensure clients are safely and effectively accomplishing their goals. PTs can also lead workshops, clinics, and premium fitness classes for members.

• Effectively maintain professional communication with clients and potential clients
• Perform client intake sessions to assess the client's baseline fitness levels and goal planning
• Develop comprehensive, individualized fitness programs that continue to adapt to the client's needs
• Motivate and encourage clients during training sessions
• Educate clients on proper exercise technique and the use of equipment
• Monitor client progress towards their goals and adjust as needed
• Provide clear and concise instructions during training sessions
• Maintain client schedules in Rec Automation
• Uphold all UC Campus Recreation facility and employee policies
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Information

• Campus Recreation provides additional development opportunities for staff beyond job duties, including the possibility to attend varying conferences at state, regional, and national levels as well as inter-departmental committee opportunities through our student-led organization, Recreational Development & Leadership (RDL).
• This position may require early mornings, late nights, and holidays.
• 4-10 hours/week
• Skills acquired include:
  • Communication
  • Problem solving
  • Active listening
  • Goal planning
  • Program development
  • Working with diverse populations

Minimum Requirements

• Certified through an accredited certification: ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA. You must upload a copy of your certification to the "Additional Documents" section of the application.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Enrolled at a post-secondary institution or a secondary school.
• Enrolled at least part-time (one or more credit hours if at a post-secondary institution), except for summer term, or will be a registered student during the next academic term.
• "Enrollment" shall include:
  • The period between two successive terms for which the student is enrolled.
  • The one "off" term in each academic year in which the student is not enrolled. Student employee status may be retained for one additional term following either graduation or withdrawal from enrollment.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Standing - often
• Talking - often
• Walking - often
• Bending - often
• Pulling, pushing - often
• Ability to lift 45lb or more frequently

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay rate: $15-$18/hour based on experience
• 20% discount on programs and services (excluding Pro Shop)

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.


As a UC student employee of an Ohio public institution, you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare.


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Important : To apply for a student position, you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites, including Handshake. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at View email address on click.appcast.io.


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