What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Trainers - PT position at Somerset County YMCA?
Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a local nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other. At GSCY, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: http://gscymca.org
Somerville YMCA is seeking to welcome new certified Personal Trainers to our Wellness Team to provide quality 1:1 and small group fitness and nutrition training programs to interested clients. Our Personal Trainers provide cutting-edge instruction through a variety of self developed training programs including cardio and strength training. Trainers should always seek to help clients achieve a sense of pride in their wellness journey, all while building new friendships within the Y community. Trainers should have an entrepreneurial spirit by always seeking to build up their clientele base, promote themselves to new and current members, and encourage package sales and renewals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assesses clientele goals, medical history, and current fitness status and self develops relevant training programs that help clients reach their unique goals that you help them set
- Demonstrates, instructs, and monitors clientele's use of cardio, strength, and flexibility equipment to ensure safety
- Actively role models and assists all YMCA members with safe use of equipment and workout tips to encourage new sales of personal training packages
- Promotes and sells personal training packages and consistently seeks to grow their clientele base
- Completes all administrative requirements associated with each client’s fitness plan including the electronic logging and reconciliation of training packages in our system Appointment King (will train)
- Renews personal training certification regularly, seeks to remain relevant in training programs, and maintains a personal fitness brand that role models full body wellness
- Ensures all members feel competent, welcomed, included, and connected by providing superior member service
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (formal education in Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, or Kinesiology preferred)
- Must actively workout and maintain your own fitness program
- Certified Personal Trainer (NASM, ACE, ISSA, NCSF, etc.)
- CPR/FA/AED Certified or able to get certified within 90 days of hire
HOURS:
Entrepreneurial spirit and drive is necessary in this role and therefore your hours are set based on your ability to gain new clientele through working the fitness floor, providing demo training classes, and more. This is a self scheduled role and training can be conducted within our hours of operations of 5am-10p M-F or 7am-4pm Sa/Su.
Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.