Certified Personal Trainer
About The Position
Responsible for conducting scheduled personal training sessions with paying members. Keeps members safe with proper instruction of fitness equipment. Attending all YMCA training meetings as requested. Must uphold and promote the YMCA mission by demonstrating the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Main Responsibilities Works one on one with client, or in small groups of 2-3 clients at a time, meeting 1-3x per week, instructing proper form while utilizing free weights, weight machines, cardio and other equipment, to attain set fitness goals. Works within scope of practice regarding nutritional recommendations. Measures client performance and body composition in regular intervals to assess progress. Conducts complimentary member equipment orientations when requested. Uses these appointments to not only teach members proper equipment usage, but also gain potential new clients. Lists these appointments under floor staff pay on time sheet. Maintains current personal training certifications and stays current with fitness trends and practices.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must hold current personal trainer certification from accredited organization.
- Must demonstrate high level of personal fitness.
- Must possess strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Personal Training Certification from accredited organization.
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- State Police Criminal Record Check
Nice To Haves
- Experience preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Contacts potential new clients immediately (via phone call, email, or text message) and schedules consult to discuss goals and availability as soon as possible.
- Keeps accurate records of receipts for purchased personal training sessions.
- Tracks each session in personal trainer session log with a signature from client each session. Turns log into Wellness Director each Monday of new pay period (every other week).
- Assists in maintenance and cleanliness of fitness equipment and area. Notifies Wellness Director of equipment that needs servicing.
- Checks email daily to keep current with fitness staff announcements and updates.
- Maintains current knowledge of facility events, programs, classes, and offerings and communicates these with clients.
- Cleans up equipment after each session (wipe down with sanitizer, put away equipment in proper storage area, sweeps floors if necessary).
- Contacts previous clients to notify of current personal training specials.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
