I applied through college or university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at The Ohio State University (Columbus, OH) in Nov 2015
Interview
Short and sweet sit down. Lengthy certification and training process. The head trainer has a very strong background in sports and fitness, so there is also a practical process where you have to prove your skills through demonstrative effort. You must also pass the certification exam and achieve a satisfactory score on the entrance exam while also providing certification in CPR/AED.