Personal Trainer

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This Personal Trainer position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Personal Trainers are responsible for developing, implementing, and supervising specific exercise prescriptions for individuals with different fitness levels, medical concerns, and/or different age populations. The Personal Trainer will demonstrate competency in exercise prescription for adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. The Personal Trainer must have excellent interpersonal skills, solid coaching, and teaching skills, show initiative and demonstrate courtesy and respect toward others.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide clients with safe, reasonable exercises that they can perform in the gym as well as at home
• Demonstrate knowledge in designing and implementing personal fitness programs for all populations to accomplish YMCA mission and goals
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; and introduce them to personal training packages
• Community Outreach - work once monthly with on- and off-site locations to bring effective fitness component and learning to afterschool, adventure kids, active and ageless, and y on wheels programs.
• Maintain all weight training equipment and keep facilities organized and clean.
• Advise clients about important safety concerns and demonstrate exercises or maneuvers as needed.
• Promote programs, services, special events and wellness initiatives to members and guests, both in the facility and in the community setting.
• Answer questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living.
• Maintain working knowledge of healthy living initiatives to provide accurate information and support to members.
• Build effective, authentic relationships with members; help members connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
  
  

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Inclusion
• Emotional Maturity
• Engaging Community
• Communication & Influence
  
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Obtain CPR/First Aid/AED training within 30 of hire if not already certified.
• Passion for and knowledge of basic health, nutrition, and fitness.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, as well as strong relationship building skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to work with HIPAA standards of confidentiality, integrity, and discretion.
• Ability to relate and interact with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Remains calm in challenging situations.
  
  

PREFFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Personal training certification required. Must currently hold certification and obtain one of the following organizations certifications within 12 months of hire:

• ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine)
• NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine)
• NATA (National Athletic Trainer's Association)
• ISSA (International Sports Science Association)
• Must obtain CPR/First Aid/AED training within 30 days of hire if not already certified.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and to lift an equivalent of 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be noisy at times.
  
  

The Greater Kingsport Family YMCA provides Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an employee on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, victim of domestic violence, genetic predisposition or information, military or veteran status, or any other legal recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations or ordinances. To the extent required by law, Greater Kingsport Family YMCA will make reasonable accommodation so that employees with qualifying disabilities can perform the essential functions of the job, unless providing such accommodation would result in an undue hardship.

Company Description

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.