Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.

Be You.

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As a Personal Trainer, Duke Faculty Club, you'll play an important role in helping members achieve their fitness and wellness goals through personalized instruction, encouragement, and support. You'll contribute to a welcoming, vibrant, and inclusive environment where health, safety, and exceptional service are valued.

Be Bold.

Join a team dedicated to promoting wellness and helping individuals reach their full potential. Under general direction from the Fitness/Wellness Coordinator, Duke Faculty Club Personal Trainers are responsible for developing and implementing individualized fitness programming for Duke Faculty Club members on a one-on-one basis.

What You'll Do:

• Educate members and enforce policies regarding safe and proper use of equipment and facilities.
• Familiarize members with the safe and effective use of all cardiovascular, resistance, and free weight equipment.
• Develop, document, demonstrate and implement one-on-one workout programs that match the needs and goals of members.
• Gather and maintain information on member's fitness expectations and provide guidance for reaching those goals.
• Assist the Duke Faculty Club management staff during club special events and recreational programming as required.
• Work to create a welcoming, vibrant, and all-inclusive environment that promotes safety, quality customer service, and excellence.

Education & Training

• Extensive knowledge of exercise physiology and kinesiology, safe training procedures, exercise program implementation, and the proper use of cardiovascular, resistance, free weight, and other related fitness equipment.
• Current certification in personal training by ACSM, NSCA, ACE, NASM or other nationally recognized organization.
• Current certification in CPR/AED/First Aid through American Heart Association or American Red Cross only. (Certification must be obtained within 30 days of hiring)

Experience

• Previous experience in supervising and instructing individuals in a fitness environment preferred.
• Previous experience with a wide range of individuals preferred.

Skills & Requirements

• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills, excellent interpersonal skills, high levels of energy, enthusiasm and motivation, maturity, and the ability to collaborate effectively with members and other professional staff.
• Requires a consistent availability to work at various times of day, days of the week and weekends.

Choose Duke.

At Duke, you'll join a community committed to excellence, inclusion, wellness, and service. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping members improve their health and well-being while working alongside dedicated professionals in a collaborative environment.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now and help create exceptional fitness experiences that inspire members to achieve their personal wellness goals.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Certifications: American Red Cross CPR/AED; Group exercise certification from a credible organization or Personal training certificationfrom a credible organization or Physical Education degree

Experience

N/A

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Certifications: American Red Cross CPR/AED Group exercise certification from a credible organization Personal training certification from a credible organization Physical Education degree

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $23.26 to USD $36.73. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).