Working at the Y, you have the opportunity to strengthen communities and change lives, including your own. No matter what role you take on at the Y, you’ll show up each day with the satisfaction of knowing your contributions are helping to empower young people, improve health and well-being, and inspire action in your community. Working side by side with diverse leaders with different backgrounds, perspectives, and strengths, you’ll discover new ways to connect with your community, find your purpose, and fuel your passion every day!

YMCA Certified Personal Trainers are responsible for managing and developing health and well-being programs for individual clients or small groups.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts and organizes personal training sessions for individuals or groups.
• Builds specific programs for individuals or groups based on the intake interview and ongoing evaluation.
• Actively listens to members, makes suggestions, and follows up to help support members’ in reaching their fitness goals.
• Provides basic information about stretching, and other wellness topics within their scope of practice, or refers to professional support as appropriate.
• Provide consultations in person, over the phone and via e-mail.
• Engage members to deepen their relationships in the Y cause.
• Monitor and ensure safety of participants, staff and volunteers in the personal or group training sessions.
• Records enrollment as requested.
• Actively works to increase personal and group training participation.
• Stay informed of all program offerings, class scheduling, membership changes, policies, etc. and cross promote when appropriate.
• Connects members with other members with similar wants, needs, and interests to create small communities inside and outside of the Y.

Qualifications:

• Personal Trainer certification through NASM, NSCA, ACE, NFPT, NETA, ACSM or ISSA is required.
• Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to influence others in a positive manner, willingness to participate in monthly promotional activities and create a safe, inclusive environment. 
• Must be able to deliver organized training plans for each individual or group consisting of both teens and adults. Must have current CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain within 45 days of hire.
• Must have the ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight. Position will require bending, leaning, kneeling, walking.

Schedule:

Varied based on client demand & availability. Approximately 5-10 hours per week.

Welcoming and Inclusion:

At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people–regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.

How to Apply:

External candidates must complete an online application. If you have any questions regarding the position please visit our website at www.ymcatvidaho.org or contact jobs@ymcatvidaho.org. All current YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended. Previous YMCA staff may email their updated resume and cover letter to jobs@ymcatvidaho.org with the name of the job they are applying for in the subject line or apply through their existing UKG account.