Certified Personal Trainer - North Royalton YMCA

YMCA of Greater Cleveland • North Royalton, OH

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About The Position

Certified Personal Trainers are responsible for developing and implementing individualized workout regimens and conducting fitness assessments for members. Job Responsibilities: Design and implement customized and individualized fitness programs for members based on their current fitness levels, physical challenges, preferences and goals. Maintain clear and comprehensive written documentation of each member's program. Accurately document each training session as required by current YMCA of Greater Cleveland Personal Training policies and procedures. Conduct fitness assessments and evaluations. Design exercise programs for a variety of participants by combining individual health and fitness goals with fitness assessment results. Provide safe and effective instruction of all equipment and work at skill level appropriate for the particular member. Demonstrate and teach Wellness Center policies and etiquette (wiping down equipment after use, re-racking weights, etc.) Offer useful, tactful, and safe advice to individuals regarding their exercise programs and/or use of equipment. 20-25 hours worked per week.Must work as a Wellness Consultant (at a lower rate) until you build up clientele Schedule varies depending on client/member needs.

Requirements

• Current national Personal Trainer certification as recognized by the YMCA is required.
• Experience in developing personalized exercise programs for general populations and for people with specific concerns (obesity, heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, etc.).
• Minimum 1 year of experience in personal training instruction.
• High school diploma or equivalent, with a college degree preferred.
• Current CPR and First aid certification required.
• Experience in conducting scientifically valid fitness assessments.
• Must possess effective motivation and communication skills, interpersonal skills, and sales and marketing skills.
• Must be highly self-motivated and able to perform superior work without direct supervision.
• Must be customer service oriented and able to work effectively with a diverse group of people.

Nice To Haves

• college degree

Responsibilities

• Design and implement customized and individualized fitness programs for members
• Maintain clear and comprehensive written documentation of each member's program
• Accurately document each training session
• Conduct fitness assessments and evaluations
• Design exercise programs for a variety of participants
• Provide safe and effective instruction of all equipment
• Demonstrate and teach Wellness Center policies and etiquette
• Offer useful, tactful, and safe advice to individuals regarding their exercise programs and/or use of equipment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees