Personal Trainer

Position Summary

Provide one-on-one, small group fitness, and  large fitness class instruction to people desiring a program tailored to their specific needs/goals in a safe, enjoyable and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with the YMCA core values, policies and procedures.  Must have the ability to motivate people, have a love for physical fitness activities and good communication skills.

Qualifications

  • Required certifications; Personal Training Certification or Strength and Conditioning Certification, CPR, First Aid, AED (kept current)

  • Required trainings and meetings; Staff Meetings and Child Abuse Training

  • Personal Trainer must be confident in working with people on all different fitness levels.

  • Personal Trainer must be willing to stay up-to-date in fitness industries common guidelines.

  • Staff must be knowledgeable in all Fitness Center programs in order to accurately answer questions and promote YMCA fitness and its programs. 

Essential Functions

Personal Trainer will be expected to perform the following duties to successfully maintain a positive working environment and lead members in safe exercise practices.

  • Understand the needs of the client and plan the workout routine accordingly.

  • Choose correct set of exercises for the client.

  • Demonstrate the exercises and ensure that the client is performing the exercises correctly.

  • Explain the effects of particular exercises to the client.

  • Motivate the client to achieve the set fitness goals.

  • Be punctual and ensure that the designed workout routine is followed properly.

  • Provide fitness tips to the client to enhance the workout program.

  • Maintain a friendly, professional, and positive environment in order to achieve an overall feeling of wellness at the YMCA.

  • Be knowledgeable in area of instruction in order to lead members through safe workout practices.

  • Builds effective relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA

  • Conduct energizing, fun, safe and educational classes and personal training sessions.

  • Keeps accurate records of the number of session a client has used (date and length of session).  Trainer must be willing to address with the client; number of sessions left, when they are out of sessions and when they have gone over sessions purchased.  Trainer must not work with the client after 1 session over until client has registered and paid for a package or session(s).

  • Maintain working knowledge of wellness/fitness and trends to provide effective and accurate information to members.

  • Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.

  • Other duties as assigned by Director of Healthy Living.

Benefits

  • Free YMCA adult membership

  • Free nursery services

  • Free group exercise classes

How to Apply

  • Fill out online employment application at link below

  • Obtain paper application at Welcome Desk