Fitness Trainer

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## Description {#description testid="typography"}

**Fitness Trainer**

• Date:**May 2026
• Grade:**10
• Salary Range:**\$14.88-\$18.01
• Position Type:**Full Time
• Position Status:**Hourly/Non-Exempt
• Pay Frequency:**Monthly
• Location:**Arkansas City Main Campus Arkansas City, KS
• Department:**Business Services
• Reports To:**Wellness Manager
  
  

Job Summary

The Fitness Trainer is responsible for providing fitness guidance and

instruction to help individuals improve their physical condition. The

fitness trainer will create tailored fitness and wellness plans for

individuals and groups by assigning exercise routines based on

individual physical needs.

Position Duties

• Assess the physical and health conditions of members to create
  
  

appropriate exercise plans and monitor their improvement.

• Educate and explain applicable safety rules and regulations (i.e.,
  
  

use of equipment).

• Modify exercise plans based on needs, potential injuries, or health
  
  

issues.

• Conduct individual and group fitness training sessions
• Oversee the use of fitness equipment to ensure individuals exercise
  
  

properly and safely by demonstrating proper equipment use.

• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards, assisting with
  
  

inventory and equipment selection, and providing a supportive, safe,

andwelcoming environment for members.

• Assist with daily fitness center operations, including member
  
  

check-in and payment processing.

• Educate members on health and nutrition topics.
• Assist with training and reinforcement of work-study expectations
  
  

and procedures.

• Serve as a member of the Cowley Thrive committee and assist
  
  

theWellness Manager with Thrive initiatives and activities.

• Champion wellness activities for all employees and students through
  
  

presentations, activities, education/training, counseling, etc.

• Participate in community enrichment and wellness outreach activities
  
  

as assigned.

• Maintain courteous, professional, and effective working
  
  

relationships with employees, vendors, and/or any other

representatives of external organizations.

• Comply with all College policies and procedures
• Assist the Wellness Manager by performing other related duties as
  
  

assigned.

Required Education And Skills

• Associates degree required.
• Personal Trainer Certification required.
• Previous work experience as a fitness trainer or similar role
• Knowledge of diverse exercises and how to adjust plans according to
  
  

client needs.

• Ability to instruct and motivate people.
• Certification in CPR.
• Excellent human relations skills. Ability to work with individuals
  
  

from a variety of backgrounds and diverse populations.

• Understanding of and commitment to quality improvement.
• Supervisory Requirements:**None
  
  

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently

required to walk, stand, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is

occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate

objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee

is occasionally required to climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel,

crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25

pounds, and occasionally must aid or assist participants. Specific

vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color

vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must have a high

degree of energy, be physically fit, and have the endurance to complete

the workout.

Work Environment

Work performed in an exercise facility, classrooms, and an office

en vironment. Will perform duties around campus and throughout the

community.

## Benefits {#benefits testid="typography"}

• KPERS Benefits:**KPERS Retirement, Long Term Disability, Basic Life
  
  

and Death.