Personal Trainer (East Communities)

Are you passionate about guiding others on their fitness journey? As a dedicated Personal Trainer, you'll embark on a dual role that extends beyond the confines of a traditional fitness position. Your primary focus will be on building a robust personal training client base through personalized fitness plans tailored to each client’s unique needs. You’ll also serve as a floor monitor, ensuring a safe and motivating workout environment for all gym-goers by conducting equipment orientations and fostering a sense of community.

About the Role

The dynamic nature of these tasks is reflected in an hourly rate of $15 when not actively engaged with clients. You’ll contribute to the success of your personal training clients while shaping the overall fitness atmosphere and inspiring individuals to embrace healthier lifestyles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct personal training sessions with members as scheduled.
• Encourage members to learn and understand the benefits of exercise and weight training, and provide information about other available programs offered through the YMCA.
• Lead individual or group activities as designated by the Health & Wellness Director.
• Understand and carry out the YMCA Fitness Program objectives.
• Ensure equipment is clean and ready to use for the next session.
• Promote the YMCA's character values, mission, wellness philosophy, and role in the community.
• Lead by example the Y's mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff, and guests.
• Become an Ambassador of the Y's work and culture by being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Current certification from a nationally recognized and NCAA-accredited organization, such as:
  • Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
  • American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
  • American Council on Exercise (ACE)
  • Cooper Institute (grandfathered in/uses ACE)
  • International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA)
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
  • National Council on Strength & Fitness (NSCF)
  • National Council for Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT)
  • National Exercise and Sports Trainer Association (NESTA)
  • National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA)
  • National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
  • World Instructor Training Schools (WITS)
• Team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude.
• Organized, able to prioritize tasks, and handle multiple assignments.
• Strong communicator who listens for understanding and meaning.
• Fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging by leveraging people's differences as strengths.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Pay

Hourly rate of $15 when not actively engaged with clients.

Schedule

Preferred availability: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM.