What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Trainer position at YMCA of Tuscaloosa County?
Company Description:
WHO WE ARE
The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change.
OUR CAUSE
At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn grow and thrive.
OUR IMPACT
The Y is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, families and communities. Every day our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good.
Role Description:
The Personal Trainer, under the direct supervision of the Health and Wellness Director, will be responsible and accountable for assisting in the development of the Health and Wellness department and supervision of Personal Training Programs held at the YMCA of Tuscaloosa. The position helps to ensure that these programs are aligned with the Y’s cause and meets the needs of our members and the community.
Qualifications:
- The Personal Trainer will have specific knowledge of basic human anatomy and physiology as well as exercise prescription and training techniques. He/She must hold a nationally recognized personal trainer certification (ACSM, NSCA, ACE, AFAA, etc.)
- Within 30 days of hire completion of: Adult CPR; AED; First Aid.
Essential Functions:
- Work with the Wellness Director to develop the needs of the Personal Training Program.
- Acquire knowledge to develop safe and effective personalized fitness programs for clients, including cardiovascular, strength training, and flexibility components, based on their goals and motivations.
- Perform fitness assessments including body fat composition, strength, and flexibility and cardiovascular functions.
- Promote the Personal Training Program to the members of the YMCA.
- Setup and maintain equipment, store and secure equipment upon completion of each session.
- Maintain and evaluate the fitness equipment, reporting the needs of the program to the Wellness Director
- Demonstrate proper form/technique and verbally cue members; correct form is necessary
- The Personal Trainer will maintain their certifications and stay current with exercise techniques
- Attend meetings when requested
- Participate in fundraising events
Please also email your resume and any questions to wellness@ymcatusc.org.