Personal Trainer for Fall 2026

SUNY Cortland · Student Life Center · $16.50/hour

  • Paid

About the role

Job Description/Duties

Selected candidates must have training and/or coaching experience. Must be willing to learn how to perform a fitness consultation and assessment. Experience designing workout programs for a wide variety of individuals is recommended. This job requires you to be able to relate to a wide array of personalities, be enthusiastic and possess a strong desire to motivate others. It is also important for the candidate to know a variety of progression and regression exercises based off the fundamental movement patterns.

Days/Hours Needed

Between 6:00 a.m. to midnight Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to midnight Saturday and Sunday. Must be capable of designing programs and training clients for both half-hour and hour-long sessions as schedule allows during the time periods listed.

Required Qualifications

Must be a current SUNY Cortland student. Candidates must have prior personal training experience and/or hold current certification(s) in Personal Training. Certification in Adult CPR/AED and First Aid is required. If the candidate is not certified, they must be willing to become certified within a short time after hire.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Enthusiastic/upbeat personality
  • Ability to relate to and motivate others
  • Strong communication skills
  • Open minded and willing to learn and gain experience by interacting with other trainers

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs and demonstrate a wide variety of exercises with proper form.

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