Programs

• Adventure Recreation
• Aquatics
• Climbing Adventures
• Club Sports
• Group Fitness
• Ice Skating
• Intramural Activities
• Personal Training
• Special Events

Employment

• Part-Time Positions
• Intern Positions
• Graduate Positions
• Professional Positions

Contact

• Students/Interns/Grad
  Michael Danielson
  (217) 333-4066
• Professional
  Heather Horn
  (217) 333-0989

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 supports the following personal training certifications: ACE, ACSM, NASM and NSCA. Campus Recreation prefers to hire students that have completed the Kinesiology 199 course titled "Personal Training Instruction". This course is taught during the Fall semester and is open to all students. This course prepares students to successfully complete the ACE personal trainer exam and students enrolled in this course will receive a 20% discount on their educational materials. If you are not able to get enrolled in this class or are already certified, you can still apply to be a personal trainer for Campus Recreation. You will be required to show proof of your personal training certification, have a successful interview, and pass an in-house written and practical exam demonstrating the ability to be a quality personal trainer.

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

• Adventure Recreation
• Aquatics
• Event Management
• Facility Management
• Graphic Design
• Group Fitness
• Ice Arena
• Intramural Activities
• Personal Trainers
• Playfields
• Wellness Services

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