Job Details

Description

Pay Range : Starts at $;per hour, depending on experience

Position Summary :

Consistent with the Christian mission and vision of the YMCA of Middle TN, and in cooperation with other YMCA staff, under the direction of the Wellness Director, the Personal Trainer will be responsible for the one-on-one training of members while providing excellent member service in a safe, enjoyable and positive environment that is both educational and motivational.

Essential Functions :

Model the YMCA core values : Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility

Ensure safe and risk free environment at all times while meeting the individual needs of the participants

Provide a fun, safe, clean environment for members

Work one on one with members to develop a tailored fitness program

Demonstrate and teach members proper workout and lifting techniques

Provide support and encouragement to members while training them

Respond to and communicate all member concerns and feedback in a timely manner to supervisor

Work a minimum of one Wellness Center shift per week during the first six months as deemed by the Center

Maintain all required paperwork including, but not limited to : statistics, equipment records, and accident / injury / incident reports

Maintain all required certifications and CEC’s

Build relationships and interact with members

Attend staff meetings and training sessions

Qualifications

Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA

An enthusiastic personality with the desire to serve members, volunteers, guests, participants and staff to create a culture of service within our Centers

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community

Must present a professional image and possess conflict resolution skills, and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends (afternoons and evenings preferred)

Available Shifts include : Mondays through Thursdays from 4pm to 7pm and occasional weekends (Saturday or Sunday)

Minimum 18 years of age

High school diploma or equivalent required; Two years of college with exercise science related course of study preferred

One-year experience personal training is preferred

This role will be supporting clients who have indicated a specific need to train exclusively with a male trainer. In order to provide a comfortable work and play environment, as well as respect the requests our members, male candidates are preferred at this time.

Certifications Required :

Before start of 1st shift : New Hire Orientation training

Before start of 1st shift : PT Certification (ACE, Cooper Institute, NASM, ACSM, ACSM Health / Fitness Specialist, NSCA, ISSA, and NCSF acceptable certifications)

Within 30 days of hire : CPR Pro / First Aid / AED

Within 90 days of hire : Orientation to Healthy Living at the Y, Foundations of Listen First, Principles of Member Health and Wellness, Wellness Center at the Y, Foundations of Strength and Conditioning at the Y

All CECs and certifications are at the employee’s expense. The YMCA does not reimburse for these costs.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand; walk on uneven surfaces; sit; handle or feel objects;

reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

The employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level is usually minimal to moderate.

Last updated : 2024-04-23