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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Student Affairs

Employment

Contact

Campus Recreation
ARC, Suite 1430
201 East Peabody Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 333-3806
campusrec@illinois.edu

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Part-Time Employment

Personal Trainers

Personal Trainers consists of student staff in various locations. If interested in the position of a personal trainer, certification is required. Campus Recreation has formed an educational alliance with the National Academy of Sports Medicine to offer Campus Recreation Personal Trainers NASM educational material and the certification exam for a discounted rate if not currently certified.

Student positions available include:

Personal Trainer

  • Educate clients and enforce policies regarding safe and proper use of equipment and facility. Develop, document, and implement one-on-one, partner, or group workout programs that match the needs and goals of clients. Instruct clients on basic exercise physiology and inform them as to proper lifting and exercise techniques. Providing all the necessary information, techniques and proper procedures to working out and helping patrons stay active and healthy.

Program Assistant

  • Previous experience in supervising and instructing participants in a fitness environment is required.
  • Includes office responsibilities associated with the successful operation of the personal training program. They are responsible for assigning new clients to the personal training staff and to assist with educational offerings for our personal trainers. They will also assist with client tracking and report generation and will also assist with the payroll procedures associated with the Personal Training Program.

Other Positions

Link to The Career Center

Need help with your resume or cover letter? Check out the Career Center. Campus Rec and the Career Center have teamed up to supply you with all the resources you need to exceed in your job search.

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