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Weight Room Specialists are responsible for the daily operations of the Cardiovascular/Resistance Training (CRT) areas at Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center including but not limited to providing a safe exercise environment; assisting patrons; enforcing policies; cleaning and organizing. Shifts include early morning, afternoon, evenings and/or late evenings during the week and weekend. A Weight Room Specialist must be certified in CPR/AED or become certified within four weeks after being appointed.  General knowledge and experience preferred in resistance training equipment and weight lifting technique.

Responsible for teaching various types of fitness classes within the KU FIT Program. An Instructor will possibly work morning, afternoon and evening hours Monday-Friday and / or various weekends. An Instructor must be certified in CPR or become certified within first four weeks after being appointed. All instructors must complete the in-house group fitness instructor training program or already hold a national certification in order to audition. Upon hire, KU Fit Group Fitness Instructors must obtain a national certification within one year of hire. Instructors must demonstrate a working knowledge of aerobics instruction, fitness safety at all times.

Trainers are responsible for creating and leading clients through a safe and effective workout. Trainers must demonstrate a working knowledge of flexibility, cardiovascular and resistance training instruction, safety/spotting, fitness testing, and general nutrition. Trainers work during various times of day including mornings, afternoons, or evenings and throughout the week and weekend. Trainers must be certified in CPR or become certified within the first four weeks of employment, and prior training experience is preferred. Learn more about becoming a personal trainer for Recreation Services. 

Assist Senior Assistant Director of Programs with administrative responsibilities managing Weight Room Specialist (WRS) staff and Cardiovascular/Resistance Training (CRT) spaces. Program manager will work daytime and evening hours Monday through Friday, with some various weekend hours. Strongly prefers knowledge of KU Recreation Services WRS and CRT policies, procedures, and spaces.

Assist the Assistant Director of Fitness & Wellness in programming for and administration of KU Fit. Program manager will work daytime and evening hours Monday through Friday, with some various weekend hours. Extensive knowledge of KU Recreation Services KU Fit Program and be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of group fitness, flexibility, cardiovascular, resistance training, dance and mind/body instruction.

Assist Senior Assistant Director of Programs in programming for and administration of Personal Training. Program manager will work daytime and evening hours Monday through Friday, with some various weekend hours. Extensive knowledge of KU Recreation Services Personal Training Program and be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of flexibility, cardiovascular and resistance training instruction, safety/spotting, fitness testing, and general nutrition. Program Manager must hold a nationally certified personal training certification.