Personal Trainer - Med Wellness & Recreation

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The department of Med Wellness and Recreation has an exciting opportunity for a Part Time/TEMP - Personal Trainer to work at the UTHealth Miami Campus. The Personal Trainer educates clients and enforces policies regarding the safe and proper use of equipment. The incumbent develops, documents, and implements one-on-one, partner, or group workout programs that match the needs and goals of clients. Moreover, the incumbent instructs clients on basic exercise physiology and informs them of proper lifting and exercise techniques.

• Provides personal training for clients.
• Conducts fitness assessments.
• Stays up to date on knowledge of fitness equipment and exercises.
• Provides detailed individualized workout program based on their fitness results.
• Acts in a professional manner by upholding policy when involved in conflict management with clients, students and staff.
• Attends all monthly mandatory meetings and semester training.
• Performs opening/closing procedures of the fitness floor and cardio areas.
• Provides customer service by assisting patrons and clients via spotting, answering questions on exercise and techniques as well as demonstrations on fitness equipment.
• Develops and presents fitness and wellness related workshops.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

• Conduct consultations for members, University employees, and patients.
• Provide motivation and support through positive reinforcement.
• Offer virtual training and consultations when applicable.
• Educate clients on healthy lifestyle habits, including sleep, hydration, and stress management.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• American Heart Association CPR/AED and First Aid Certification
• Personal Training Certification. NCCA preferred.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• General knowledge of office procedures and operations.
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondence.

• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.
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Pay and benefits

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Job Status: Part time

Employee Type: Staff