We strive to provide professional development opportunities for the Rutgers Community. At Recreation, we hire certified instructors and personal trainers to be part of our Fitness Specialist Team. All students who attend certifications will be considered for employment and eligible for mentorship opportunities. All certifications and trainings are open to Rutgers Affiliates and the public. Contact Braily Bernaber, braily.bernaber@rutgers.edu or Sydnee Weinberg, sydnee.weinberg@rutgers.edu for further information.
NASM – Personal Trainer Certification Course
This live course covers the practical knowledge and skills needed to become a certified personal trainer through NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine)
Day/Date/Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays / June 3rd — July 3rd, 2025 / 5:00-7:00PM
**(10 classes: 2 class per week)
Location: Sonny Werblin Recreation Center
Register here: Form
Registration Deadline: May 29th, 2025
Rutgers Affiliate discount= $800 ($499 discount!)
Non-Rutgers Affiliate discount= $900 ($399 discount!)
(Discounted Price! The NASM Study Materials and CPT Exam valued at $1299)
TRX Certification
This course will give you a strong foundation in TRX principles, technique, and applications, empowering you to maximize your efficacy and results with the TRX Suspension Trainer™. You will learn to progress and regress exercises for different fitness levels, cue and correct common faults, and properly set up the TRX Suspension Trainer. CEC’s available for NASM, AFAA, ACE and more.
Day/Date/Time: Sunday, June 8, 2025. 9-5pm
Location: Livingston Rec Center, 62 Road 3, Piscataway, NJ 08854
Register here: Form
Price: $299
*Registration Deadline: May 25th, 2025
Become a Certified Les Mills Pilates Instructor – No Experience Required!
This is perfect if you are looking to build leadership skills, stay active, and earn money doing something you enjoy. Les Mills is a global fitness company known for creating group workout programs taught in gyms all over the world. Les Mills Pilates is a fun, energizing workout that blends classical Pilates with fresh music, flowing sequences, and modern training science.
- No experience needed – just energy and a love for movement!
- Science-backed training and education to teach safe, effective classes.
- Build leadership skills, stay active, and get paid doing what you love.
Upon Certification, you have the opportunity to purchase the full digital box set including music, choreography, and pre-designed workout videos you can mix and match ($125). No guesswork -- everything is created for you to learn, deliver, and develop as an instructor! Email sydneew@rutgers.edu with any questions or to get approved for a 45% Rutgers affiliate discount.
Day/Date/Time: Saturday, June 14th, 9am-3pm
Location: Werblin Rec Center, 656 Bartholomew Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854
Register here: Form
Price: $249
*Last day to register: Thursday, May 29th
SPINNING ® Instructor Certification
This certification is the most comprehensive and widely recognized indoor cycling training program. This comprehensive course covers all the practical knowledge and skills to become a certified Spinning® instructor and lead your own classes
Day/Date/Time: Sunday, July 13th, 2025, 9:30am – 6:30pm
Location: Werblin Recreation Center, 656 Bartholomew Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854
Register here: Form
Price: $355
