Personal Trainer Level 3 - 4

Job Posting Title: Personal Trainer Level 3

• 4 ---- Hiring Department: Recreational Sports ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 19 ---- FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer ---- Earliest Start Date: Ongoing ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location:

Ut Main Campus

---- Job Details: General Notes NOTE: Recreational Sports may have other postings for Personal Trainers. Please be sure you apply to the position that matches your experience level by reviewing the Required Qualifications. Primary work location is on The University of Texas at Austin main campus (selected candidates may purchase a parking pass). Work hours may vary and are not guaranteed. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship. Position is hourly, fixed-term, non-benefits eligible and non-exempt classified. Hours limited to 19 hours/week, all UT/UT System jobs combined. Work hours for this position plus other state agencies not to exceed 40 hours/week. Employees are hired by the semester, generally with the possibility of continuation. Applicants who advance beyond the initial screening will be asked to demonstrate applicable personal training skills. Responsibilities

• Teach clients effective workouts, utilizing strong communication skills and tactfulness to create positive and safe learning environments. Deliver excellent customer service when responding to questions or concerns from Fitness and Wellness clients. Utilize strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills to demonstrate safe and effective fitness techniques. Exhibit exceptional professionalism and work ethic by ensuring proper consultation practices, educating exercise performance, and regularly preparing personalized exercise programs for each client. Utilize adaptability and flexibility s by offering and demonstrating a variety of exercise modifications to accommodate the client’s fitness level. Provide consistent communication with clients regarding scheduling appointments and client progress.
• Maintain all records, forms and associated paperwork within personal training and Fitness and Wellness program area and ensure health confidentiality. Exhibit excellent problem solving, flexibility and adaptability when resolving client complaints, equipment issues, and client no-shows.
• Take initiative by conducting thorough inspections of equipment and programmatic needs in order to bring any pertinent comments, suggestions or concerns affecting the program, staffing and facilities to the full-time manager.
• Display a strong ability to work in a team structure and in an environment comprised of many populations. Demonstrate leadership through mentoring other potential personal trainers and completing peer to peer evaluations. Actively participate in staff trainings, fitness workshops and meetings.
• Hold current nationally recognized and accredited Personal Training certification required to individually train clients.
• Demonstrate personal accountability and strong work ethic through scheduling, punctuality, appropriate attire, programming preparation. Leverage digital technologies ethically and efficiently to solve problems, complete tasks, and accomplish goals. These may include technologies such as Workday, PT Redemption database and other applicable software/technologies. Abide by university, departmental and area policies and procedures. Be responsive to manager’s emails and other communications; keep timesheets up-to-date and accurate, and submit prior to the established deadlines. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications
• HS graduation or GED.
• Must be currently certified in CPR and AED (Acceptable certifications include American Heart Association and American Red Cross; any other certification must be approved by the hiring manager).
• Must be currently certified through a nationally accredited (NCCA) body. Acceptable organizations include the following: -American Council on Exercise (ACE): Certified Personal Trainer or higher; -National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA): Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) or Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) ; -American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM): Certified Personal Trainer or higher; or -National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM): Certified Personal Trainer .
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients to achieve a safe and effective workout.
• 6+ years of personal training experience. Preferred Qualifications ​ Direct experience related to the responsibilities of the position. Salary Range $22.75/hour - $25.75/hour Working Conditions
• Exposure to standard office environment and gym environment
• Use of keyboard, and other computer and/or office equipment
• Reach above shoulders, grasping, squeezing
• Repetitive hand/wrist motion
• Standing, walking, squatting, kneeling, sitting
• Seeing, watching and viewing
• Repetitive bending/stooping
• May lift up to 45 pounds
• Perform work in-person and/or virtually as assigned
• Work with other people of many backgrounds and abilities
• Exposure to dust
• Work around large crowds
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Work around noise, including construction noise Work Shift
• Work hours will vary depending on client load and scheduling. Hours limited to 19 hours/week, all UT/UT System jobs combined. Work hours for this position plus other state agencies not to exceed 40 hours/week. Required Materials
• Resume/CV
• Copy of nationally accredited personal training certification
• Mock client workout plan
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Cover letter (optional) Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. ---- Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. ---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. ---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affir