Personal Trainer

POSITION SUMMARY:

 Under the supervision of the director, the Personal Trainer is responsible for providing high quality personal exercise training, as well as small group training, and conducting physiologically sound, effective, and fun training sessions by providing excellent leadership, up-to-date quality instruction and high energy motivation. A key job element is to provide leadership through outstanding customer service to YMCA members and participants. As well he/she must screen individuals' medical histories and current health status to identify major health risk factors; administers fitness assessments and counsel’s individuals regarding assessment results. Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

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:

• Develop friendly, professional relationships with members and participants.
• Adapt training level to meet the objectives of the participants offering a variety of intensity modifications as needed.
• Instruct members in the strength training principles, training procedures, and exercise techniques.
• Teach members the proper and preferred use of all the strength training equipment.
• Provide individual supervision and reinforcement during members’ training sessions.
• Promote Personal Training through personal example and member interaction.
• Help maintain a neat, clean and pleasant environment on the Wellness floor.
• Attend scheduled Wellness Coach/Personal Trainer staff meetings and participates inappropriate workshops.
• Stay current on fitness concepts and ideas.
• Attend continuing education courses and mandatory trainings.
• Remain alert and attentive to participants.
• Encourage member involvement and support and promote other YMCA classes.
• Relay YMCA policies, programs, and event information to participants.
• Operate all equipment properly and promptly report any problems.
• Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency procedures.
• Maintain required certifications.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• Personal Training certification from a nationally recognized vendor .
• Must possess current CPR/AED/FIRST AID certification within 60 days of hire.
• Must complete Child Abuse Prevention & Risk Management training within association timeline.
• Must obtain and remain compliant with all training standards assigned by the YMCA of the USA and YMCA.
• Ability to effectively communicate with members, staff, peers, volunteers, and supervisor; ability to effectively communicate information on YMCA health and wellness programs.