Certified Personal Trainer - North Royalton YMCA

YMCA of Greater Cleveland Recruitment Team • North Royalton, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Personal Trainer develops and implements individualized workout regimens for YMCA members and conducts fitness assessments. Programs are tailored to members’ current fitness levels, physical challenges, preferences, and goals. The position requires maintaining written program documentation and records of each training session in accordance with YMCA of Greater Cleveland policies and procedures.

The trainer provides safe, effective instruction on equipment at a level appropriate to each member, teaches Wellness Center policies and etiquette, and offers useful, tactful, and safe guidance about exercise programs and equipment. The position is scheduled for 20–25 hours per week, with a schedule that varies according to client and member needs. Trainers must work as a Wellness Consultant at a lower rate until they build a clientele.

Requirements

• Current national Personal Trainer certification recognized by the YMCA.
• At least 1 year of experience in personal training instruction.
• Experience developing personalized exercise programs for general populations and people with specific concerns such as obesity, heart disease, arthritis, and diabetes.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Experience conducting scientifically valid fitness assessments.
• Effective motivation, communication, interpersonal, sales, and marketing skills.
• Highly self-motivated and able to perform superior work without direct supervision.
• Customer-service orientation and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement customized fitness programs based on members’ fitness levels, physical challenges, preferences, and goals.
• Maintain clear and comprehensive written documentation of each member’s program.
• Document each training session in accordance with current YMCA of Greater Cleveland Personal Training policies and procedures.
• Conduct fitness assessments and evaluations.
• Design exercise programs that combine individual health and fitness goals with fitness assessment results, including programs for a variety of participants.
• Provide safe and effective equipment instruction appropriate to each member’s skill level.
• Demonstrate and teach Wellness Center policies and etiquette, including wiping down equipment and re-racking weights.
• Offer useful, tactful, and safe advice about exercise programs and equipment use.
• Work as a Wellness Consultant at a lower rate until a clientele is established.

Benefits

• Free membership to a local YMCA.
• Discounts on YMCA programs, including childcare; part-time positions do not receive the childcare discount.
• Additional employee discounts at places in and around town.
• Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits plan, including health, dental, and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Plan, retirement contributions of 8% paid by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland, and paid vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED