Jordan YMCA - Master Personal Trainer

YMCA OF GREATER INDIANAPOLIS•Indianapolis, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Personal Training is a comprehensive one-on-one educational fitness program. The purpose of this program is to assist the individual in setting realistic goals and to encourage lifelong adherence to a safe and effective exercise programs. It is the goal of the personal trainer to educate the member on the basics of proper execution of both cardiovascular and resistance training machines and to produce independent exercisers due in part to your instruction, guidance and motivational techniques. Safety, exercise selection, and meeting individual needs are all part of the education process. The primary aspects in personal training include: a thorough review of the client’s personal health history, fitness evaluation and consultation, and proper program design.

Requirements

Must meet requirements of current ACE, ACSM, NASM and/ or NSCA certified personal training certification.
A degree in physical education, exercise science or other health related field or 7 years of Training Experience.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in personal training.
Current certifications in CPR, First Aid, Safety & Risk Management, Child Abuse Prevention and New Employee Orientation or the ability to obtain within 60-90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Pilates instructor, or group fitness instructor certification.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding personal information on children, family and YMCA staff.
Administrative skills.

Responsibilities

Educate members on the basics of proper execution of both cardiovascular and resistance training machines.
Produce independent exercisers through instruction, guidance, and motivational techniques.
Ensure safety, proper exercise selection, and meet individual needs during the education process.
Conduct a thorough review of the client's personal health history.
Perform fitness evaluations and consultations.
Design proper exercise programs.
Maintain required program and department documentation and records.