What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Trainer position at Wenatchee Valley YMCA?
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Personal Trainer will administer wellness programming for all ages of YMCA members in accordance to the association mission, goals, and objectives. Personal Trainers assist with motivating and educating our fitness members at the Wenatchee Valley YMCA, as well as create a welcoming environment for all members of all background and abilities while creating the sense of community within the facility.
ABOUT THE JOB:
Essential Functions
- Design safe and effective 30-minute to 1-hour personal training programs for individual clients, adapting the strength training program to each person’s specific needs and abilities
- Instruct members in strength training principles, training procedures, and exercise techniques
- Make sure proper paperwork is completed before conducting training sessions with clients
- Be aware of the YMCA programs and schedules; willingly share the information with participants
- Suggest improvements, safety concerns with equipment, and other ideals that will increase membership
- Monitoring exercises being performed by members and offering suggestions for improved techniques and ensuring their safety
- Enforce all Fitness Center rules
- Schedule appointments with personal training clients
- Maintain professional conduct and a neat appearance consistent with the Dress Code
- Attract clients and meet scheduling goals
- Help maintain a neat, clean and pleasant environment on the Fitness Center Floor
- Stay current on fitness concepts and ideas
- Must maintain updated CECs (Continuing Education Classes) to maintain your current status with the YMCA standards for Personal Training, including CPR
Other Position Functions
- Cover a minimum of 4 hours on the fitness center floor as a Wellness Coach (see job description)
- Greet members as they enter the Fitness Center
- Light troubleshooting with fitness equipment if malfunctioning
- Participate in appropriate YMCA trainings and meetings
- Abide by YMCA policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits:
Gym Membership, Employee Discounts, Job Training