Certified Personal Trainer - North Royalton YMCA

YMCA of Greater Cleveland Recruitment Team • North Royalton, OH

26d • Onsite

About The Position

At the Y, our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Join our Greater Cleveland YMCA team in living our cause and helping to provide quality, safe and healthy programs and services in our community.
Certified Personal Trainers are responsible for developing and implementing individualized workout regimens and conducting fitness assessments for members.

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.

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.
• Must work as a Wellness Consultant (at a lower rate) until you build up clientele
• Schedule varies depending on client/member needs.

Benefits

• A free membership to your local YMCA and discount to YMCA programs including childcare (part-time positions do not receive discount on childcare).
• Additional employee discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a YMCA of Greater Cleveland employee.
• Eligible employees receive comprehensive Benefits Plan including Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan, Retirement 8% paid by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland and paid vacation.

What This Job Offers

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