Personal Trainer

Position Summary

YWCA Tulsa offers innovative and inclusive personal training services to the community of Tulsa. Services include a physical assessment and a personalized personal training program; one on one sessions with a trainer in a gym setting with access to a full line of strength training equipment. Reaching fitness and wellness goals that the client sets is the goal of the trainer. Providing nutritional support and general guidance if requested is also an option for clients. Increasing the physical health and well-being of each client ensures the success of the personal training relationship.

The Personal Trainer will assist in providing a personalized fitness plan, oversees one-on-one workouts and provides optional nutritional guidance for each client.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct screening assessments of new clients and record accurate body measurements.
• Assist clients in setting SMART goals and adjusting those goals as necessary.
• Design safe and effective workout programs that are personalized to the client’s needs.
• Help maintain a neat, clean gym environment.
• Meet with clients regularly and provide regular check-ins regarding progress.
• Provide general nutritional advice if appropriate and requested.
• Work to retain current clients and actively acquire new clients, maximizing desired client load
• Promote the different training packages to current clients and potential clients.
• Assist new members with equipment orientations.
• Provide clients with undivided attention during 55-minute workout sessions.
• Maintain accurate records regarding sessions with clients and progress towards the goal.
• The duties in this job description represent the major functions but are not intended to be all-inclusive.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills in working with clients, members and other gym staff.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to keep accurate and current records regarding client progress and goals
• Reliable transportation/Driver’s License

Work Location:

This position is in-person and is not eligible for work from home arrangement.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one-year experience as a personal trainer.
• Current CPR certification
• Certification from nationally recognized programs such as NASM, ACE or ISSA. Certification must be kept current.
• Supplement certifications are a bonus, such as Certified Nutrition Coach, Corrective Exercise Specialist, etc.

Physical Requirements:

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• The employee will work in a fitness center and in close quarters with other staff and clients.
• Employee must be able to perform additional duties as directed by management.
• The noise level in the work environment varies from moderate to high.
• Hearing, as in listening to normal conversations, including one-on-one conversations, discussions in meetings, and/or telephone conversations includes 100% of time in hearing.
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors); and Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, are required.
• Position requires sitting or standing to a significant degree (sitting less than 1/3 of the time; standing over 2/3 of the time). Use hands to finger, handle or feel over 2/3 of time. Reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, may be required over 2/3 of the time.
• Will routinely lift, carry, and otherwise position objects weighing up to 40 lbs.

Required competencies and expectations:  

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following mission centered competencies as they relate to YWCA Tulsa core values: 

• Community: We center people in our program design; we engage the Community in our decisions, and we partner with others to achieve the greatest impact. 

• Advocacy: We are committed to creating space for voices to be heard. 

• Respect: We care about each other and treat each other with dignity and value. We believe that authentic, respectful relationships lead to learning and growth. 

• Empowerment: We empower each other [and the community/those we serve] to have a voice and create change. 

• Equity and Inclusion: We build diverse, welcoming, and inclusive spaces within our walls and in the world. 

• Excellence: We set and achieve ambitious goals. 

Data Competency: YWCA team members are expected to demonstrate knowledge of their data and how it relates to their scope of work. Every team member is responsible for the collection of data and the expectation is that this information is reflected upon and used for decision making, serving clients where applicable and adjusting processes when needed. Team members are responsible for entering data accurately, timely and consistently and ensuring that they are aware of goals and objectives related to their position. YWCA team members are expected to synthesize and apply their data to advance our mission and ensure they are reporting progress to their direct supervisors in weekly meetings where they will use data to create action plans, work strategically, and analyze any gaps or areas of need. 

Communication Competency: YWCA team members are expected to communicate clearly, effectively, and in a collaborative manner. YWCA staff are expected to utilize a variety of communication tools, including but not limited to email, TEAMS messages, telephone and in person conversation. It is expected that communication is responded to within no more than 48 hours. YWCA staff will communicate timely and respectfully with staff, stakeholders and clients.  

Mission-Centered competency: YWCA staff are expected to remain focused on our mission while making strategic decisions for their position. YWCA staff embrace a growth mindset and are proactive problem-solvers who demonstrate competency in their position. Accountability, adaptability and collaboration are expected of all YWCA staff members.  YWCA staff utilize their time effectively, meet deadlines and attend all YWCA meetings, functions and activities when it is an expectation of the position.  YWCA staff consistently demonstrate the ability to respect and maintain the privacy of sensitive and confidential information and use best practices to protect that information. 

Equal Employment Opportunity: YWCA Tulsa is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Accordingly, all terms and conditions of employment will be carried out without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, and/or any other legally protected status. YWCA Tulsa will not tolerate acts deemed to constitute discrimination or harassment with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, and/or any other legally protected status.

Salary : $25 - $30