Certified Personal Trainer at Oregon Health & Science University – Portland, Oregon

Certified Personal Trainer

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2025-33928
Position Category: Fitness/Wellness
Job Type: AFSCME union represented
Position Type: Relief/Flex/Resource
Posting Department: March Wellness
Posting Salary Range: $29.38 - $39.72 per hour, with offer based on experience, education and internal equity
Posting FTE: 0.00
Posting Schedule: To be determined
Posting Hours: To be determined

Department Overview

March Wellness & Fitness Center offers health and fitness programs, based in science, that are designed to strengthen and nurture all aspects of your daily life – no matter what your state of health or stage of life – in a safe, supportive and motivating environment.

Our emphasis is on helping you live a full and engaging life. March wellness & fitness center can support you in achieving wellness goals whether they include improving flexibility, managing a chronic illness, training for a marathon, or recovery from surgery. We believe that all of us can change for the better and that change can happen at any time in your life.

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Function/Duties of Position

• Provide personal training services by developing exercise prescriptions and programs for members on a one-on-one basis. Prescribe flexibility, cardiovascular, and strength training exercises to assist members in goal achievement. Maintain member information and tracking. Build a repeat clientele and recruit new clientele.

• Assist in planning, coordination, presentation and promotion of programs, classes, and events. Design and lead special programs as necessary.

• Demonstrate knowledge, ability and implementation of all polices and procedure related to the Fitness operations. Maintain a safe and clean environment.

• Respond to all emergencies
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related health & wellness field required;
• Experience providing strength training, cardiovascular, and flexibility training principles and techniques as well as experience in evaluating medications, contraindications, and risk factors;
• Hold and maintain a NCCA accredited personal training certification, such as American Council on Exercise (ACE), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) or American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM);
• BLS HeartCode or CPR/AED Certification required.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to communicate to members and staff in a courteous, friendly and professional manner.
• Ability to project and promote a healthy image
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, be flexible and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in exercise science or related field.
• Two years experience in the fitness industry.
• BLS HeartCode and First Aid certification

Additional Details

This position requires a high level of physical activity, including standing for extended periods of time, demonstrating equipment use, and spotting. Ability to lift a minimum of 80 pounds essential.