Personal Trainer - Mornings and Evenings

Position Summary

Personal Trainers have the responsibility of developing and implementing individualized workout regimens and conducting fitness assessments for members.

Essential Functions

• Trains participants in a way that is both demonstrative and professional.
• Watches and corrects participants when training in an unsafe manner.
• Promotes wellness and other YMCA programming.
• Communicates a thorough knowledge of exercise science is required, including functional anatomy, exercise physiology, nutrition and injury prevention.
• Conducts fitness evaluations for new clients including goal setting assessments, orientation of cardiovascular and strength training equipment, and recommendation of appropriate wellness programs or personal training.
• Provides fitness orientations, training and fitness assessments to members.
• Maintain a clean and safe wellness center and facility.

Requirements

• A minimum of one year of experience working in a YMCA wellness center or similar facility is required.
• Certification as a Personal Trainer with a national organization that tests theoretical knowledge and performance (ACE, NASM, ACSM NETA etc.).
• Currently certified in CPR and AED or obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to relate to Y members in a positive manner.
• Must be a highly motivated person with leadership ability and strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Minimum of 2 years of college completed in a related field is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of exercise science is required, including functional anatomy, exercise physiology, nutrition and injury prevention.
• Multilingual ability is preferred.

Working Conditions

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Must be able to lift and/or assist participants up to 180 pounds in weight.
• Must be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
• Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
• Ability to view/enter data for long periods of time.