Student Assistant - University Recreation Personal Trainer

Required Qualifications: Current University of West Georgia student Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions Ability to demonstrate exercises and movements effectively Ability to lift and move fitness equipment as needed Ability to stand for extended periods

Preferred Qualifications: Previous personal training experience (preferred but not required) Personal Training Certification (e.g., ACE, NASM) required or obtained within 6 months CPR/AED certification required or obtained within 3 months Strong communication and interpersonal skills Required Documents to Attach Resume Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Ability to build rapport and maintain client relationships Strong understanding of exercise programming and progression Willingness to learn and accept constructive feedback Self-motivated and goal-oriented Ability to work independently and as part of a teamUSG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2.Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, reference checks; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG).

Equal Employment Opportunity: Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.