Position Title:
Certified Personal Trainer (Temp Staff)
Position Type:
Temporary
About the Role:
This position provides personal training services to NKU Campus Recreation members by leading individualized workouts and helping clients work toward their fitness goals. Personal Trainers will create and lead safe, effective exercise sessions while providing a welcoming and supportive experience for clients.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead individualized personal training sessions for Campus Recreation members
- Develop safe and effective workouts based on clients’ goals and fitness levels
- Demonstrate proper exercise technique and provide coaching throughout sessions
- Modify exercises to meet individual client needs and abilities
- Track client workouts, progress, and session attendance
- Communicate with clients to schedule sessions and provide ongoing support
- Maintain a professional, welcoming, and clean training environment
Minimum expectations for consideration:
- Current personal training certification from a nationally recognized organization
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and reliably
- Basic knowledge of exercise technique, fitness programming, and safety
- Ability to provide a welcoming and supportive experience for clients
Work Schedule and Pay:
- $15/hour
- Approximately 5–10 hours per week, depending on client demand and availability
- Schedule is flexible and will be coordinated around the trainer’s availability and client schedules
- Some early morning, evening, or weekend hours may be available/required based on client needs
Documents to include in application: (Can be added in the same documents box)
- Resume outlining relevant education, experience, and certifications
- Copy of current personal training certification
Posted Salary:
$15/Hour
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Why Work at Northern Kentucky University
At NKU, our work revolves around three things: opening doors, helping people finish what they start, and connecting learning to real life. Those pillars—Access, Completion, and Career & Community Engagement—aren’t just strategic-plan wallpaper. They shape how we hire, how we serve students, and how we show up for the region.
If you want your work to matter—NKU is a place where you can see your impact every day.
