Certified Personal Trainer

Overview

Rice University is a private and independent institution dedicated to the advancement of letters, science, and art. The university attracts a diverse group of talented students pursuing studies in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, architecture, music, and business management. Rice offers students the opportunity to forge close relationships with faculty members and tailor their graduate and undergraduate studies to their interests.

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Rice provides high-quality degree programs, emphasizing fundamental principles and responding to technological change.

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Certified Personal Trainer located in Houston, TX. The Certified Personal Trainer will be responsible for conducting fitness assessments, creating and delivering personalized fitness programs, instructing group fitness and circuit training classes, providing nutritional guidance, and coaching clients in sports and overall fitness. Additionally, the trainer will ensure the safety and well-being of clients during workouts and maintain a motivating and supportive atmosphere.

• Personal Training and Fitness Instruction skills
• Experience in Circuit Training and Sports Coaching
• Knowledge of Nutrition
• Excellent communication and motivational skills
• Certification from a recognized personal training organization (e.g. NASM, ACSM, ACE)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Prior experience in a university or similar setting is a plus
• CPR and First Aid certification