ABOUT

Recreation & Wellness invites GVSU students with little to no personal training experience to take the first step toward a career in fitness. This hands-on program supports aspiring trainers as they work toward earning a professional certification while building the confidence and skills needed to succeed.

Participants learn directly from experienced personal trainers, gaining practical knowledge and mentorship as they gradually begin working with clients. Over the course of the semester, students develop real-world experience, refine their training techniques, and grow into confident, capable fitness professionals.

REQUIREMENTS

• Enrolled as a GVSU student. 
• Minimum of 3 semesters remaining at GVSU. 
• Plan to obtain a nationally recognized certification, or currently have a certification with no training experience. 

PROCESS

• Fill out an application for the Personal Trainer Mentorship Program. 
• Applicants that meet the qualifications will be contacted for interviews. Applicants will be interviewed and selected by mid-January. 
• Once selected, mentees will be provided with the expectations and meeting dates of the mentorship program. The Personal Trainer Mentorship Program will begin on February 3rd, 2026. 
• Upon successful completion of the mentorship program, mentees may be hired to work as Personal Trainers for Recreation & Wellness. 

Apply for Personal Trainer Mentorship Program 

Questions? Contact Natasha Nienhuis at [email protected] or visit the Fitness Office.