The YMCA of Greater NewYork is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, andstrengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse populationof more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive throughprograms and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of theY. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build strongercommunities.
To help fulfill our mission, we cultivatea culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact.Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership,Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to apeople-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and developmentfor all.
The Cross Island YMCA is seeking a qualified Personal Trainer who will recruit, design, and deliver safe, fun, dynamic, andeffective personal training sessions, while also providing outstanding hospitalityto ensure a positive user experience.
KeyResponsibilities:

• Design and deliver safe, fun, dynamic and effective personal training sessions, in person or virtually from the branch.
• Provide outstanding hospitality to all members and guests. Outstanding hospitality is acting as a proactive agent - initiating a professional relationship with the members in regard to their needs, concerns, and questions and acting as an agent to accommodate the member’s needs/concerns.
• Recruit new clients and retain current clients.
• Perform client assessments.
• Schedule and coordinate client sessions in a timely manner.
• Record and report sales and sessions to supervisors.
• Be aware of current fitness programs and trends.
• Maintain required certifications, tracked in Club Connect.
• Utilize the app for scheduling as directed.
• Actively participate in training sessions and designated meetings.
• Have a thorough knowledge of branch emergency procedures and take appropriate action for emergency situations.
• Support community and promotional special eventsas needed.

DesiredSkills & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working in a health and fitness environment.
• Current Adult CPR and First Aid certifications.
• National Personal Training Certification (ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NASM).
• Orientation toHealthy Living at the Y.
• Foundations of ListenFirst.
• Knowledge of Principles ofMember Health & Wellness.
• Complete all required certifications.

Benefits:
The YMCAof Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members,including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefiteligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-timeor part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work.Click here formore information.
Howto Apply:If you would like to be amember of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submityour résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in therole and our organization.If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your applicationthrough the Internal Career Site inCornerstone.