What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fitness Personal Trainer position at YMCA of McCook?
POSITION SUMMARY:
Works directly with the fitness and member services teams to engage and retain members by helping Y members achieve their health and wellness goals in a group exercise setting through creative and professionally designed classes appropriate to the fitness level of participants in the class
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Improves the health and well-being of the community the YMCA serves.
- Works to ensure member safety and enjoyment.
- Engages and encourages member interaction and connections.
- Organizes and provides fun, engaging, and effective group exercise classes tailored to participant ability level/physical limitations, and focused on helping participants achieve their health and wellness goals.
- Keeps up to date with changes and trends in the fitness industry through continuing education.
- Ensures the cleanliness of facilities and equipment.
- Identifies facility, equipment malfunctions, or other problems and troubleshoot as capable. Promptly inform the Director of all facility, equipment, or other issues.
- Attends departmental meetings and training as scheduled.
- Serves as a role model for a healthy lifestyle and superior customer service.
- Represents the YMCA positively and maintains a good and friendly relationship with the YMCA members and staff.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience designing and implementing group exercise programs
- Preferred nationally recognized certification in Group Exercise, CPR, and AED. (will train the right person and help obtain certifications)
- Ability to establish relationships with staff and members within the community of the YMCA
- Completion of all new employee trainings within the established timeline
- Midmorning, Afternoons, Evenings, and/or weekends shifts
BENEFITS TO POSITION:
- Free YMCA Membership
- Financial Assistance on CEU’s (based on approval)
- Paid CPR/AED training
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
- Applications can be picked up at the YMCA of McCook Service Desk or apply online at mccookymca.org.
- Submit Completed Applications in person at the Service Desk or mail to: YMCA of McCook, PO Box 408, McCook, NE 69001
- Deadline for submission: Open until filled
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