Description

JOB LOCATION: YMCA-Downtown

HOURS/DAYS SCHEDULE: Part time (Monday-Friday and Weekends) Facility Hours 5:30a-9:00pm TBD

RATE OF PAY: Based on experience, also, flat rate commission on all personal training sessions sold.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Personal Trainer, working as part of the Wellness Center team within Community Integrated Health and Lifestyle Medicine Department, will deliver world-class customer service and relationship building skills to create a welcoming environment. The Personal Trainer will demonstrate experience in providing instruction on strength and cardiovascular equipment while developing exercise programs to meet the needs of each member’s health and wellness goals. The incumbent will also exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all aspects of their work with the YMCA.

THE YMCA AS THE THIRD PLACE

To be the welcoming and transformative place - beyond work and home - where people feel most able to be their true selves; explore their purpose, dreams and goals; achieve health and wellness for their spirit, mind and body; connect with their community and feel a sense of belonging and possibilities like nowhere else.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Communicate with members, recommend workout enhancements and correcting form as needed

• Provide equipment and strength orientations, adhere to Lifestyle Medicine Department guidelines

• Ensure safety, cleanliness and maintenance of facilities, grounds and equipment to minimize risk to members, participants and the Association

• Provide one-on-one training and small group training sessions to meet the needs of members

• Follow all YMCA procedures and policies, personnel guidelines, safety guidelines, facility access procedures and membership policies. Carry out emergency plans as necessary

• Administer off-site personal training sessions for corporate partners as necessary

• Attend and remain current on all mandatory training and staff meetings

• Accurately maintain records and ensure proper tracking of client information

• Ensure the safety and enjoyment of all members and guests in our facility

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Physical demands described here are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

• Frequently required to sit, reach and must be able to move around the work environment

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and focus

• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelors degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, or related field, from an accredited college or university preferred.
2. Minimum of 1-year experience as a fitness specialist or personal trainer providing exercise assessments and conducting personal or small group training sessions.
3. Current nationally recognized personal training certification (such as but not limited to: ACSM, NASM, CSCS, ACE).
4. Strong communication, customer service and problem-solving skills.
5. Ability to actively listen.
6. Experience with and knowledge of computers.
7. Possess a positive and professional attitude.
8. Current CPR/AED/02 and First Aid certification.
9. A willingness to commit to the mission of the YMCA.