Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Develop Personal Training routines and implement programs in a safe and effective manner for members of the Weinstein Center for Recreation.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Conduct client assessments to determine the most appropriate courses of program development.

· Explain procedures, risks, and benefits to clients and inform them that they have the right to refuse, stop, or alter procedures at any time.

· Ensure that the Personal Training program is delivered to the participants in a safe and enjoyable manner

· Create and implement Personal training offerings for participants. Stay current with exercise trends and safety standards.

· Attend all required training workshops and scheduled meetings.

· Obtain, maintain, and securely store client records.

· Adhere to all University Recreation employee guidelines and TEAM Standards.

· Adhere to all emergency procedures in compliance with the risk management plan.

· Advocates for awareness, understanding and the diversity and inclusion of all people in Well-being facilities, programs and communications while providing a commitment to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. Advocates for the educational and cultural benefits of providing diversity and inclusion in Health & Well-being.

CONTACTS:

Members of Weinstein Center for Recreation (students, faculty/staff and community)

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Environment: (indoors)

Exposures: (none)

Essential physical requirements: (basic functions associated with exercise)

Physical effort/lifting: (occasional lifting)

Position may be required to work nights and weekends as part of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, skills & ability:

· Current nationally accredited certification in Personal Training required (NSCA, ACE, ACSM preferred)

· Must demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and exercise physiology at a level required by the certification program.

· CPR/AED certification preferred. Required within 30 days of employment.

Education & experience:

· Bachelor's degree in Health, Physical Education or Recreation related field preferred, but may be substituted with appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities

· Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at University of Richmond

Scheduled Hours: 20 hours per week, flexible schedule

Salary Rate: Hourly non-benefited $15.00 -$19.00 per hour based on experience