Certified Personal Trainer

YMCA Detroit•Southgate, MI

About The Position

The Downriver Family YMCA is seeking an enthusiastic, skilled, and inspiring personal trainer to create exercise and fitness plans for a wide range of clients. The trainer will guide and encourage clients as they work toward their fitness goals, assess progress and fitness levels, and provide education on diet, nutrition, and exercise. The role also involves promoting safe equipment use and exercise technique, including appropriate warm-ups and stretching.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
Required First Aid, CPR, and AED training and certification.
At least one nationally recognized personal trainer certification, such as ACSM, ACE, AFAA, ISSA, NASM, NESTA, NETA, NPTI, NSCA, or W.I.T.S.
Knowledge of physical fitness, kinesiology, and physiology as they relate to strength training and overall health and wellness.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to motivate and encourage clients through positive words while training.
Ability to educate a wide range of clients of all ages according to their fitness capabilities.
Ability to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work with clients who may need specialized attention because of previous injuries or health problems.

Responsibilities

Lead and monitor clients through workout plans tailored to their fitness goals, using an encouraging and patient approach.
Evaluate, chart, and track clients’ progress, fitness levels, and skill sets to establish achievable goals.
Counsel and educate clients on diet, nutrition, and exercise.
Ensure equipment is used safely and physical exercises are performed safely during weight lifting and training.
Demonstrate and encourage correct warm-up and stretching techniques to help avoid injury.