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Personal Trainer (work study)

East Texas A&M University: Campus Recreation
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You do not already need a certification to apply however, you would need to be able to work through Fall 2025 to be considered.

Getting Your PT Certification If Offered The Position

  • After being conditionally offered the position, you will have a set time limit to study and pass the ACE Personal Trainer exam. Upon completion of certification requirements, you will be reimbursed for the cost of the certification up to $399.
  • Once certified, you will be officially hired and can begin training clients
  • Must attend American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid certification course (offered by Campus Recreation)
  • Must work with Campus Recreation for two semesters after being officially hired.

Interview Timeframe - Week of November 11

If officially hired, you must attend:

  • In-person pre-hire form: 30 minutes
  • In-person on-boarding at Human Resources: 2 hours
  • In-person mandatory new hire meeting: 1 hour
  • In-person mandatory department new hire training: 2 hours
  • In-person mandatory area new hire training: 2 hours

Please visit our Campus Recreation Student Employment page for important information about the application and hiring process.

  • Applicants must submit a resume with their submission and fully complete the application process which includes submitting a supplement applicant information Qualtrics form.
  • You must apply to each individual Campus Recreation position on Handshake that you are interested in.
  • We recommend utilizing Career Development for help with your resume and interview skills.

Hiring questionnaire to submit with Handshake application

Department Position Description

Hiring requirements for all Campus Recreation positions:

  • If you are a student of Texas A&M University-Commerce, you must be currently enrolled or pre-registered in classes holding at least part-time status of 6 hours for undergraduate and 3 hours for graduate.
  • Must pass State of Texas background check.

 

Job requirements for all Campus Recreation positions:

  • Student workers are only able to work up to 19 hours/week while classes are in session. (Applies to all positions worked on-campus).
  • Attend mandatory meetings, trainings, and in-services.
  • Follow and enforce all Campus Recreation policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of and ability to promote Campus Recreation programs.
  • Serve an integral role in the Campus Recreation Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
  • Possess excellent customer service skills.
  • Ability to work well with the recreation team.
  • Ability to work well with participants and patron community.
  • Must be in good academic standing with the University.
  • Must be in good conduct standing with the University.

Position Description

Summary of Responsibilities:

This is a great position to gather fitness hands-on experience by providing clientele with guidance in physical activity and healthy lifestyle habits. Furthermore, students will engage, educate and empower members on fitness and wellbeing.

Supervision: Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellbeing

Pay rate with certification: $13.50/hour

Hours/Week: 6-8

Primary Duties:

  • Consult with clients and provide a of baseline fitness assessment
  • Schedule training sessions in advance
  • Provide physical activity guidance during scheduled training sessions
  • Educate clients on how to perform exercises and movements in a safe and effective manner
  • Provide consistent communication with clients and generate feedback on client progress
  • Give nutritional tips and information to client as needed
  • Provide one hour exercise sessions with clients
  • Generate personalized training programs based on client’s goals and needs
  • Maintain all records, forms and associated paperwork within personal training for the Fitness and Wellbeing program
  • Participate in Continuing Education Credits (CEC's or CEU's)
  • Attend the in house on-boarding classes and shadow shifts
  • Attend staff in service and meetings
  • You will have the available option to teach Group Fitness classes and/or Small Group Training sessions.
  • Perform other duties assigned

Required Qualifications:

  • Condition of employment – must obtain certification before taking on clients and must maintain current PT Certification. If hired, you will go through a training course to become certified.
    • Must possess NCCA-recognized personal training certification - ACE, NSCA, ACSM, NASM, ISSA, NCSF
  • Ability to move 50lbs or more as required by job duties