Personal Trainer

POSITION SUMMARY

The Personal Trainer provides professional and educated one-on-one training service to members and develops fitness routines that will satisfy member goals. The position is responsible for building a strong network of relationships with members, growing and maintaining a solid client base for personal training, and designing, implementing, and leading specialty programs as needed. Hours will vary based on client needs.

Essential Functions

• Develops fitness regimens to meet member needs
• Supports members in fitness routine
• Demonstrates proper equipment use and exercise form
• Maintains all areas in clean, presentable fashion
• Audits member progress
• Assists in touring prospective members, selling memberships, and bridging members into programs and services offered by the Health and Wellness department
• Provides outstanding member service
• Stays current with advances in the health and wellness field

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university; degrees in anatomy, kinesiology, exercise science, or biomechanics preferred or one to two years fitness, instructional, or personal training experience required
• Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles
• Experience working with the senior population, preferred
• Ability to actively take part and lead fitness activities
• Must take part in and pass the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids’ Wellness Employee Quality Assessment (WEQA)

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (required)
• First Aid Certification required within the first 60 days
• AED-Oxygen Certification required within the first 60 days
• Blood Borne Pathogen training
• State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT)
• NASM, NSCA, NCSF, ACE, YMCAPT, ACSM, or ISSA certification, required

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel

0-5% of local travel within the state of Michigan; occasional out-of-state travel may be required for educational conferences or training.