Wake up the Y! As a Personal Trainer, you are in a unique position to change someone's life by building connections and promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.
Our Personal Trainers instruct and motivate individuals and small groups in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement.
Under the direction of the Engagement Director of Wellness, the Personal Trainer's primary responsibilities include:
developing workout plans for various fitness levels and populations
working one-on-one with clients, small group personal training (2-4), and continuing growth and development of boot camps
tracking clients with training purchases and providing assessments to ensure quality and progressions towards client goals
Schedule: Opening shift, beginning at 5:00 am; evenings and weekends.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Leads energizing, safe and educational small group boot camps (opening shift)
Effectively recruits new clients and promotes current programs.
Provides individuals with exercise testing, prescriptions and instructions.
Creates a welcoming and enthusiastic environment in the wellness center for all fitness levels and encourages and motivates members.
Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
Keeps accurate class attendance records.
Attends required training sessions, workshops and staff meetings.
Participates in master classes, fundraising and other special events, as required.
Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
Job Qualifications
2+ years of education in Exercise Science preferred; or equivalent combination of training and experience
Current CPR, First Aid and Oxygen; or willing to obtain within first 30 days
Training experience and expertise; Injuries, Weight Loss, Sports Conditioning
Willingness to work with all ages.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Accepted Personal Training Certifications:
ACSM
AFAA
CSCS
NETA
NASM
ACE
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