Certified Personal Trainer

SOUTH WOOD COUNTY YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Personal Trainer

Job Code: XXXX

FLSA Status: Part-Time; Non-exempt

Job Grade: XX

Reports to: Healthy Living Director

Revision Date: 06/21/22

Leadership Level: Leader

Primary Function/Department: Fitness

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. The Personal Trainers at the South Wood County YMCA create a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while instructing classes in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

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:

• Model the YMCA’s commitment to improving health and well-being
• Design and implement biomechanically sound personal training programs and progressions directly related to the client’s level and goals; document the clients progress and maintain client files
• Consistently indicate availability
• Allow adequate time pre/post session to engage with participants to help build community
• Be knowledgeable of and enforce YMCA procedures and protocols related to fitness programming
• Respond immediately to emergency situations in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures
• Attend and contribute to all mandatory staff meetings, workshops and in-services
• Responsible for maintaining continuing education credits (CEC’s)
• Any other duties as assigned

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Inclusion: Understands different health needs in order to adjust activities and programs to serve all
• Quality Results: Understands and aligns delivery of healthy living programs to program goals and objectives
• Relationships: Intentionally connects members and program participants to one anther
• Developing Others: Displays empathy in support of helping members and program participants build confidence to achieve their health and well-being goals
• Communication: Communicates appropriately with individuals based on readiness to change

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age of 18
• High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledgeable of exercise physiology, kinesiology safe training procedures, exercise program implementation, and proper cardiovascular, resistance, free weight and related fitness equipment
• Professional and friendly customer service skills and clear verbal communication
• Ability to work with all age groups and fitness levels
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Willingness and ability to work early mornings, evenings and weekends
• Hold an NCCA Accredited personal training certification, required
• CPR/AED, & First Aid certified
• Mandated Reporter Training
• Complete Developing Empathy for Those with Excess Weight (Link)
• Complete Principles of Member Health and Wellness (Link)
• Complete Group Exercise at the Y (Link)
• Complete SMART Service and New Hire Orientation
• 1-3 years prior experience preferred

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.
• Physically perform all skills required of a personal trainer
• Ability to lift equipment, up to 50lbs
• Be observant and attend to members who appear to be in distress

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

License/Certification:

• Certified Personal Trainer (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $16 - $24