Personal Trainer

About the role

This role utilizes knowledge of exercise science and nutrition to counsel clients on a one-on-one basis and create an individualized fitness plan that is suited to each person’s physical abilities. The Personal Trainer requires strong customer service skills as you engage with clients and answer their questions about the gym equipment, services we offer, general health questions, and more.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fitness consultations for new clients including pre-participation screening, medical history, lifestyle questionnaire, and goal setting to assess and recommend personal training programs.
• Develop individualized exercise programs consistent with a client’s personal fitness and exercise goals.
• Demonstrate and teach exercises while providing feedback to a client during a session.
• Instruct clients during personal training sessions on the safe and effective use of cardiovascular, flexibility, and strength training equipment.
• Continually monitor and assist clients to ensure proper form is used when performing exercises.
• Monitor progress of clients’ fitness levels.
• Research new exercise techniques and trends.
• Keep accurate personal training records.
• Track and redeem client training sessions.
• Assist with special events related to fitness and health.
• Promote personal training packages and related services.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Nationally Accredited Certification Required. Hold a valid certification from a nationally recognized organization, such as ACE, NASM, ACSM, ISSA, or similar.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED Certified.
• Knowledge of fitness, wellness, strength, and cardiovascular training.
• Personal program design experience, and the ability to use the tools given to optimize client results.
• Strong ability to train and manage time, motivating clients in a group setting.
• Desire and capacity to coach all fitness levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, exercise science, sports medicine, or health-related field preferred.
• Personal training experience preferred.

Physical Demands

• Ability to conduct and demonstrate exercises and activities associated with personal training.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.

Benefits

• Free Membership
• Discounted Programming
• Free CPR/AED/First Aid Training
• 8% Retirement for Vested Employees
• Paid Leave For All
• Opportunities for Training and Advancement
• Work That Makes a Lasting Difference

Pay

USD $16.87 - USD $25.31 /Hr.