Personal Trainer

POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the supervision of the Director of Healthy Living, and as a member of the SSYMCA Health & Wellness team, a Personal Trainer is responsible for working closely with individual members providing accommodation, instruction and motivation toward a healthy lifestyle in either one-on-one, semi-private, or small group sessions. 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 part of the Y family. 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: Conducts initial client consultations and develops an individualized, effective and safe exercise regimen according to the clients' goals and level of fitness. This personalized regime includes a wide range of choices and variations of exercises. Follows sound exercise science protocols and guidelines. Observes and discusses individual progress with participants and maintains complete and confidential client records. Supports participant's behavior changes through encouraging exercise adherence and regimen compliance. Tracks, monitors, evaluates and transitions program participants when needed. Interacts with members, maintains a clean and safe environment, and identifies potential volunteers. Delivers a high level of customer service and ensures a positive experience. Plans and instructs classes in a specialty area, if applicable. Develops positive relationships with participants and provides motivational support and guidance. Increases participant awareness of all healthy lifestyle factors. Attends staff meetings and approved trainings as required. Sets up and takes down equipment and reports equipment problems, when needed. Ensures safe and effective sessions and responds to, and reports, accidents and incidents. Conveys basic knowledge of all SSYMCA Health & Wellness program areas to participants and refers members to the appropriate program director or staff. LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: Developing self and others Collaboration Inclusion

Qualifications

• Trainer should be at least 18 years of age.
• High school education or equivalent is required.
• The position requires a background in physical fitness activities and a nationally recognized personal trainer certification (i.e., NASM, ACE, AFAA).
• It is the responsibility of the instructor to maintain certifications.
• Additionally, it is the trainer's monetary responsibility to maintain those certifications.
• Trainer should demonstrate people skills to be able to work well with members, coworkers and supervisors.
  
  

Upon hire

• Current Child & Infant and Adult CPR, AED and First Aid must be obtained within 30-days of hire and be current throughout length of employment.
• South Sound YMCA's - New Employee Orientation must be obtained within 45-days of hire.
• Foundations of Listen First must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
  
  

Part-time Benefits

• Paid sick time (one hour accrued for every 40 hours worked)
• One paid floating holiday per calendar year
• Complimentary Individual Membership to the South Sound YMCA which includes access to our facilities and online resources as well as discounts on registrations for fee-based programs within the South Sound YMCA.
  
  

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.

• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations (depending upon the programs).
• Ability to set up, move and store class equipment and lift up to 45 lbs. Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.