Job Description

Are you a fitness professional who values building real relationships with your clients? The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) Fitness and Recreation Center is looking for a Per Diem Fitness Instructor to join our team. This isn't just a gym; it's a space where students, staff, and Farmington neighbors come together to improve their lives.

In this role, you won't just be counting reps; you'll be a partner in our members' wellness journeys - helping students, faculty, and community members reach their goals through science-based programming and personalized coaching.

The rate of pay for this per diem position is $20/hr.

Key Responsibilities

• Individualized Programming: Design and implement tailored fitness programs based on individual client goals, fitness levels, and health histories.
• Client Assessments: Conduct comprehensive fitness assessments (including body composition, cardiovascular endurance, and movement screenings) to establish baselines and track progress.
• Expert Instruction: Lead one-on-one or small-group personal training sessions, ensuring clients use proper form and equipment.
• Education & Support: Empower clients by teaching safe exercise techniques and healthy lifestyle habits while maintaining a positive, encouraging training environment.
• Safety & Professionalism: Ensure all activities are conducted within the professional scope of practice. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment for all members.

Required Skills & Core Competencies

• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate a diverse population ranging from student-athletes to community seniors.
• Reliability: As a per diem employee, the ability to manage your own schedule and maintain consistent communication with clients and management is essential.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certification: A current ACE Certified Personal Trainer (ACE-CPT) certification or another nationally accredited personal training certification (e.g. NASM, ACSM, NSCA).
• Safety Credentials: Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications (must be maintained throughout employment)

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in a collegiate or multi-generational fitness environment.
• Knowledge of various training modalities (strength training, functional mobility, etc.).
• Ability to adapt programming for clients with specific physical limitations or health considerations.

Application Requirements:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for three (3) professional references

We are not able to consider applicants who require any visa sponsorship support

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 pm EST on Thursday, April 9 , 2026.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

The University of Maine at Farmington employees are Mandatory Reporters with the exception of UMF’s licensed, clinical medical providers (including athletic trainers), and mental health providers and their clinical interns when working in their capacity as providers.

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMF Department of Public Safety / Campus Police, University of Maine at Farmington, 149 Quebec Street, Farmington, Maine 04938-1994, tel 207-778-7400. About the University of Maine System

The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance strategic priorities for UMS and the state of Maine.

Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality healthcare. Discover more about Maine's exemplary lifestyle on the Maine Office of Tourism website