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Personal Trainer jobs on CPT let you apply exercise science, kinesiology, or sports management coursework directly on the gym floor. Your DSO must authorize each position as integral to your program, and the role's physical assessment and program design duties need to map clearly to your declared major.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Athletic Trainer/Intern
Requisition Number: RE54351
Department Name: 12F00:UKAA - Support Services
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Grade Level: 40
Salary Range: $15.30-24.50/hour
Type of Position: Staff
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education:
BA
Required Related Experience:
0 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification:
Eligible for KY State Athletic Training License. Must obtain by time of hire.
Physical Requirements:
Physical requirements for this position include, but are not limited to: running, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, sitting on the floor getting up and down from the floor, and equipment.
Shift:
Days, Evenings, Weekends
Job Summary:
The University of Kentucky Athletics Department, in conjunction with the College of Health Sciences, is looking for an individual to provide athletic training services to collegiate student athletes participating in Stunt and UK Football while completing courses to earn a graduate certificate in Musculoskeletal Injury Management. This is a two-year fellowship program. This athletic trainer will also work with coaches on implementation of strategies, monitor materials, and provide clerical support to the UK Athletic Department.
Must meet minimum requirements for UK College of Health Sciences Graduate School.
Must be able to comply with all SEC, University and NCAA rules and regulations.
Athletic Certification State Licensure Eligible within 90 days from hire date.
This position will start 7-1-26 and end 6-30-28.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:
Communication skills, time management, motivated, taking direction from multiple individuals.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience:
Deadline to Apply: 05/22/2026
We 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.
Job Title: Athletic Trainer/Intern
Requisition Number: RE54351
Department Name: 12F00:UKAA - Support Services
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Grade Level: 40
Salary Range: $15.30-24.50/hour
Type of Position: Staff
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education:
BA
Required Related Experience:
0 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification:
Eligible for KY State Athletic Training License. Must obtain by time of hire.
Physical Requirements:
Physical requirements for this position include, but are not limited to: running, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, sitting on the floor getting up and down from the floor, and equipment.
Shift:
Days, Evenings, Weekends
Job Summary:
The University of Kentucky Athletics Department, in conjunction with the College of Health Sciences, is looking for an individual to provide athletic training services to collegiate student athletes participating in Stunt and UK Football while completing courses to earn a graduate certificate in Musculoskeletal Injury Management. This is a two-year fellowship program. This athletic trainer will also work with coaches on implementation of strategies, monitor materials, and provide clerical support to the UK Athletic Department.
Must meet minimum requirements for UK College of Health Sciences Graduate School.
Must be able to comply with all SEC, University and NCAA rules and regulations.
Athletic Certification State Licensure Eligible within 90 days from hire date.
This position will start 7-1-26 and end 6-30-28.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:
Communication skills, time management, motivated, taking direction from multiple individuals.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience:
Deadline to Apply: 05/22/2026
We 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.
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Get Access To All JobsPersonal Trainer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a personal trainer job qualify for CPT authorization?
It can, but your program and job duties have to align. A fitness trainer role qualifies if you're enrolled in exercise science, kinesiology, sports management, or a related field and your DSO confirms the work is integral to your curriculum. Roles that are purely sales-focused or administrative won't meet that standard, even at a gym.
Can I work part-time as a personal trainer on CPT while taking classes full-time?
Yes. Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, doesn't affect your OPT eligibility later. Full-time CPT of 12 months or more does eliminate post-completion OPT, so if you're planning to use OPT after graduation, track your cumulative full-time CPT hours carefully with your DSO.
How do I find personal trainer employers who are set up to hire F-1 students on CPT?
Start on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with documented work authorization filing history so you're not cold-calling gyms that have never onboarded an international student. Hospital-based wellness programs, university recreation centers, and corporate fitness facilities tend to have dedicated HR processes for work-authorized hires compared to independent studio owners.
What documents does my employer need to verify my CPT work authorization?
Your employer completes I-9 verification using your CPT-authorized I-20 and your unexpired foreign passport. The I-20 must list the employer by name and show the correct employment start and end dates. If anything on the I-20 doesn't match the offer letter, your DSO needs to issue a corrected document before your first day.
Does my personal trainer CPT position need to be paid?
CPT can be paid or unpaid, but USCIS regulations and most DSO policies require the position to appear in your school's curriculum as a required or elective practicum component. Purely volunteer placements with no academic credit backing them up typically don't meet the integral-to-curriculum standard your DSO needs to authorize the CPT on your I-20.