What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Trainer position at Duneland Family YMCA?
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This position assists YMCA members in finding new ways to inspire healthier habits through health & wellness. In this role, you will design and implement personalized fitness programs for members, guide them toward achieving their health and fitness goals, and provide education and encouragement throughout their fitness journey. You will play a key role in promoting wellness and fostering a positive and inclusive training environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Conduct fitness assessments and consultations to understand clients’ goals, needs, and current fitness levels.
Develop individualized training programs based on client assessments, goals, and abilities.
Monitor progress and adjust training programs as needed.
Motivate and inspire clients to stay committed and consistent.
Maintain accurate records of client progress and attendance.
Educate clients on basic nutrition, wellness, and lifestyle habits.
Ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming training environment.
Collaborate with other fitness professionals and staff as needed.
Demonstrate correct stances, posture, effective ranges of motion, alignment and technique during wellness consultation and healthy lifestyles sessions.
Take professional initiative to offer information, promote, and sell personal training and additional YMCA health & wellness services & programs.
Understand the prevention, detection, and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, basic emergency procedures, and the legal and professional responsibilities of personal trainers.
Attend continuing education and mandatory trainings.
Integrate the mission of the YMCA and follow the core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility into the healthy living aspect of job responsibilities.
Follow emergency procedures and safety precautions. Follow procedures for reporting all accidents, incidents, and hazards.
Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment meets safety standards.
Adhere to all policies, rules, and regulations as outlined in employee handbook and other communications. Obtain and maintain required training(s).
Accept additional assignments as deemed appropriate, within the scope of the job description.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma.
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Pervious YMCA experiences, or experience in personal training, and health and wellness programming, preferred.
Valid National certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in personal training.
Minimum of 1-year personal training experience preferred.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Requirements before working with clients include: completion of: Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens;
Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications where necessary.