Hourly Pooled- Personal Trainer - Campus Recreation

The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position!  We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community.  We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position, the University’s Mission, Vision, and Values, and encourage you to submit an application today! 

JOB TITLE:   

Personal Trainer

JOB PURPOSE:   

The Campus Recreation Fitness Program strives to encourage a healthy, balanced lifestyle to all participants through inspiration, teamwork, and positivity. Our instructors and trainers are a team dedicated to getting people moving together. As a fitness team member, you will be exposed to educational topics around exercise science and programming, team building, and leadership. Your entry into teaching fitness or training clients follows a clearly structured shadowing process (usually lasting one semester) to ensure you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to deliver impactful movement-based experiences. JFNTMP

Employee Benefits:

• Experience working with real people in a group exercise setting. 
• Access to Half Acre facility, study materials, mentors, peers, and various leadership styles. 
• Be a part of something that impacts the lives of many. 
• Work within a flexible schedule that supports your academic success.
• Partial certification reimbursement if conditions are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Obtain and maintain necessary fitness certifications within the first 6 months of employment.
• Design and implement safe, effective, and enjoyable personal training sessions with a variety of clientele. 
• Conduct fitness assessments and monitor the progress of clients. This may include assessments of body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, flexibility, mobility, muscular strength, and muscular endurance as appropriate for client goals.
• Have a solid understanding of exercise science, anatomy, and wellness principles.
• Provide personalized attention and customer service to clients and Campus Recreation patrons.
• Will be asked to teach or at least assist with group fitness classes.
• Obtain or show proof of CPR/1^st Aid.
• Assist with special programs/workshops/fairs. 
• Communicate effectively, utilize scheduling software, and be able to maintain a flexible schedule.
• Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings.
• Assist with cleaning tasks and other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:  

• Independence
• Customer service
• collaboration

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• MUST BE A STUDENT to apply
• MUST graduate NO EARLIER  than May, 2026.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• NOTE: Holding a current Fitness or Personal Training Certification is NOT required to apply but MUST BE OBTAINED within the first semester of employment while completing the shadowing process.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Application Requirements:

• MUST BE A STUDENT to apply
• MUST graduate NO EARLIER  than May, 2026.
• MUST INCLUDE A COVER LETTER speaking to your desire to be a Personal Trainer for Campus Recreation. If already certified, speak to your experience and your training style. Applications without a cover letter WILL NOT be considered.
• A resume with a contact phone number and @uwyo.edu email address. 
• NOTE: Holding a current Fitness or Personal Training Certification is NOT required to apply but MUST BE OBTAINED within the first semester of employment while completing the shadowing process.

Please direct questions or correspondence to:

Kevin Bretting
Fitness Coordinator 

Half Acre Recreation & Wellness Center Rm 107F

(307) 766-6843
kevinb@uwyo.edu

HIRING STATEMENT:  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu. 

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/