Fitness Specialist
Currently accepting applications.
Responsible for providing fitness and wellness services, including fitness assessments, equipment orientations, and personal exercise programs.
- Complete the Employment Application.
- Submit resume, cover letter, and class schedule.
Details
Start Date: Fall 2022
Duration: academic year
Hours: part time, flexible around academic schedule
Location: Allendale, Recreation Center some downtown hours may be requested
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Must have at least 3 semesters remaining as a GVSU student
Preferred Qualifications:
- MOV 320 & 321, Exercise Testing and Programming
- MOV 300, Kinesiology
- MOV 304, Exercise Physiology
- Must have excellent time management, customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Experience in health, fitness, or related field
Responsibilities
- Attend scheduled meetings and training sessions
- Fulfill mentorship responsibilities as needed
- Provide UFit services to clients
- Conduct health and fitness assessments
- Design individualized exercise programs
- Lifestyle management and goal setting with clients
- Equipment orientations
- Client file management
- Assist with Fitness and Wellness programs, special events, clinics, and presentations
- Other responsibilities determined by interest and qualifications of applicant
Student Wage Rates
|
Class |
Step A |
Step B |
Step C |
Step D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
$9.75 |
$10.00 |
$10.25 |
$10.50 |
- Students may work a maximum of 25 hours per week during the academic year.
- Wage rates are based off the 2017-2018 requirements. Go to Student Employment- Wage Rates on the GVSU webpage for updates and additional information.
- Additional compensation may include partial funding towards registration costs to sit for an exam for personal training, strength and conditioning, or other related certification.
- Students become eligible for a step increase after two semesters of employment with the same department or after obtaining accreditation and approval to work with personal training clients at the department’s discretion. A student’s performance evaluation will be the tool used in the determination of a step increase.