Exercise Trainer, Physiology & Pharmacology

**Description** The **Department of Physiology & Pharmacology** in the **Cumming School of Medicine** invites applications for an **Exercise Trainer**. This Fixed Term Recurring Part-time position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension. The Exercise Trainer primary purpose is to assist the Study Coordinator and support the research team through providing assistance and overseeing the exercise intervention. The Brain in Motion II Study is a randomized control trial with both an aerobic exercise intervention and stretch and strengthen intervention that is looking at the effects of exercise training and cognitive outcomes. Reporting to the Principal Investigator. Recurring Part-time employees are hourly employees engaged to perform work on an irregular schedule. Position can work between 17.5 hours to 35 hours per week depending on the needs of the project and the candidate. **Summary of Key Responsibilities** (job functions include but are not limited to): * Oversee both exercise interventions (aerobic exercise and stretching and toning) * Setting up all monitoring equipment (POLAR) at the track before each exercise session * Encouraging and teaching participants their required exercise programs at their required work rate intensity (as prescribed by research staff) * Providing positive feedback to participants regarding their effort and commitment to exercise program * Teaching participants stretching techniques as recommended by the research study * Addressing any technical difficulties that may arise with the heart rate monitoring equipment * Communicating effectively and efficiently with the Study Coordinator regarding any participant issues or concerns * Removing all monitoring equipment (POLAR®) from the track after each exercise session * Work in conjunction with the other exercise trainers and supervise 1-5 volunteers and summer students who attend the track daily * Assists other staff and students in the operation of equipment and laboratory protocols * Data Entry, Management and Basic Analyses **Qualifications / Requirements:** * Required to be CPR-A & AED and CSEP-CPT certified * Keen interest in exercise and the aging population with at least a bachelor degree in a related field * Must be able to work independently with little to no supervision * Knowledge of theory and practical application of technical procedures * Provide semi-skilled to skilled technical procedures to support the research project * Assist in the operation and maintenance of complex technical equipment * Demonstrated strong communication, team and customer service skills, and an ability to exercise judgment within established guidelines * Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet skills * Knowledge of University core business systems is desirable **Application Deadline:** November 12, 2026 *We would like to thank all applicants in adva