Campus Recreation STUDENT Personal Trainer or STUDENT Group Fitness Instructor Fall 2026

Compensation

$

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job TitleCampus Recreation STUDENT Personal Trainer or STUDENT Group Fitness Instructor Fall 2026Requisition NumberDU14920Department Name1B310:Campus RecreationWork LocationLexington, KYSalary Range$12-$20 / HourType of PositionStudentPosition Time Status Part-TimeRequired EducationMust be a current student at the University of Kentucky

Required Related Experiencenone

Required License/Registration/CertificationPersonal Training or Group Fitness Certification

Physical RequirementsThe position may require lifting or pushing objects up to 50lbs, or extended amounts of time walking or standing.

ShiftAs scheduled

Job SummaryDesigning and leading personal training and group fitness sessions.

This position is also Federal Work-Study eligible, if you qualify.

Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesTime Management, Social Interaction, Initiative, Observant

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceCertified Personal Trainer or Group Fitness Instructor

Deadline to Apply05/31/2027Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. • Have you been awarded Federal Work Study? - Yes

• No

• Unsure

1. Are you interested in working as a Personal Trainer or Group Fitness Instructor? - Yes

• No

1. What certification do you hold? (Open Ended Question)

2. Please describe your experience in teaching or leading a group fitness or personal training session. (Open Ended Question)

3. What is your training philosophy? (Open Ended Question)

4. Are you available to work weekends? - Yes

• No

• No Response

1. To help us understand your availability for the applicable semester, please provide the specific times when you are NOT available to work. Our hours of operation are: Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (EXAMPLE: 'I cannot work M/W/F 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. because I have class.') (Open Ended Question)

2. You must be a UK student to hold this position. Are you a UK student? - Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents1. Resume

1. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities

PI286206805

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

DU14920