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interested in becoming a wildcat personal trainer?
An in-house personal training proficiency course is administered every fall semester to those interested in personal training for Rec Services. This course may also be taken for informational purposes.
This 10-hour course is designed to teach basic knowledge and skills necessary for successful personal training. It also aids in preparation for certification by an accredited organization. Only K-State students (enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours) who can commit to at least one year of employment will be hired as Wildcat Trainers upon completion of this course. Kinesiology or NUEX majors are preferred but not required.
Personal trainers generally work from 6-20 hours per week, depending on client load. Starting pay: $7.15/hour for noncertified personal trainers; $8.65/hour for certified personal trainers.
What to expect
- Advertising for sign-ups will be in late September, and sign-ups begin October 1. The class is limited to 10-15 individuals, depending on hiring needs, on a first-come first-serve basis. Hiring number will vary each fall.
- The course begins mid-October and will end prior to finals week of the fall semester. A course schedule with dates and times will be made available prior to sign-up. Class times are normally Fridays from 3:30-6 pm, but scheduling may vary.
- There is a non-refundable fee for taking the course. Please refer to advertisements for course prices. Prices vary for students and non-students.
- Attendance is required in order to be considered for hire. Only those students scoring an 80% or higher on the written exam, as well as conducting a safe and accurate audition, will be considered
- Certification by an accredited organization is required within one semester of being hired by K-State Recreational Services.
- Accepted certifications include: ACE, ACSM, NSCA, NETA, or AFAA.
Are you already certified and currently a student at K-State?
Great! You are eligible for hire with Rec Services, provided that additional trainers are needed. You must be able to provide proof of current certification. Every applicant will be required to take and score an 80% or higher on the same proficiency exam that is administered in the above course, along with conducting a safe and accurate audition. No education session or training will be done with those applying prior to exam or audition. Employee orientation will be conducted after qualifying for hire.
Please click the provided link to apply for employment with Rec Services.