Personal Trainer

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Personal Trainers are responsible for developing, implementing and supervising specific exercise prescriptions for individuals with different fitness levels, medical concerns, and/or different age populations. The Personal Trainer will demonstrate competency in exercise prescription for adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. The Personal Trainer must have excellent interpersonal skills, solid coaching and teaching skills, show initiative and demonstrate courtesy and respect toward others.

OUR CULTURE: 
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide clients with safe, reasonable exercises that they can perform in the gym as well as at home
• Demonstrate knowledge in designing and implementing personal fitness programs for all populations to accomplish YMCA mission and goals
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; and introduce them to personal training packages
• Community Outreach - work once monthly with on and off site locations to bring effective fitness component and learning to afterschool, adventure kids, active and ageless, and y on wheels programs.
• Maintain all weight training equipment and keep facilities organized and clean.
• Advise clients about important safety concerns and demonstrate exercises or maneuvers as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be committed to and supportive of the Y mission with an emphasis on support and empathy to health seekers.

2. Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with diverse populations

3. Must have good verbal and written communication, as well as strong relationship building skills.

4. Must demonstrate a high level of professionalism.

5. High school graduate or equivalent required.

6. **Personal training certification required. Must currently hold personal training certification accredited by NCCA.

7. Must obtain CPR/First Aid/AED training within 30 days of hire if not already certified.

8. Must be at least 18 years of age.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to stand for extended periods and to lift an equivalent of 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; conduct, demonstrate and safely help members as a spotter.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be noisy at times.

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Gym membership

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Personal Training: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Personal Trainer (Preferred)
• AED Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person