Personal Trainer

Essential Functions

• Help clients set and meet specific goals to improve their fitness by designing and implementing customized personal training programs based on the specific needs of the client.
• Demonstrate proper, safe and effective exercise technique, as well as provide feedback, corrections and modifications to accommodate differing fitness levels and injuries/medical conditions.
• Communicate and coordinate with clients and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain working knowledge of fitness trends and equipment to provide effective information and support to members.
• Maintain safe fitness center environment and report damaged equipment.
• Maintain accurate records as required.
• Maintain all relevant certifications, including first aid related and professional exercise certifications.
• Maintain professional appearance and a healthy lifestyle.
• Actively participate in workshops, trainings and staff meetings as directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Current certification(s) from a relevant nationally recognized personal training organization, such as ACSM, NASM, ACE and/or YMCA equivalent.
• One year of fitness related experience.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications, such as Red Cross and American Heart Association.
• Ability to teach and design programs using free weights, variable resistance, flexibility exercise and cardiovascular equipment.
• Completion of YMCA program-specific and trainer certifications must be accomplished within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and other computer programs necessary to perform the duties of the job.
• At least 18 years of age.