Personal Trainer I
About The Position
The YMCA Personal Trainer creates welcoming and supportive environments and provides customized fitness programs to members. The role involves working one-on-one with members, providing personal attention and motivation, teaching proper exercise techniques, and designing fitness programs that help members meet their individual health and fitness goals. The Personal Trainer conducts appointments, follows up with referrals, tracks member progress, and adapts plans as needed. The role also includes connecting members to YMCA programs, building relationships among members, responding to inquiries and feedback, and communicating changes related to client sessions. The position monitors fitness-room equipment and cleanliness, maintains accurate participant and session records, follows YMCA safety and conduct policies, and attends required meetings and trainings. The trainer is expected to demonstrate YMCA values and leadership competencies in interactions with members, guests, volunteers, and colleagues.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma required.
- Current Adult/Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED certification from ARC, AHA, or ASHI required.
- Current personal training certification from a nationally accredited organization, such as NASM, NSCA, NCCPT, ACE, AFAA, or ACSM, required.
- Certifications must be current at the time of hire; staff must maintain non-Y certifications or complete the Y-ACE certification as a condition of continued employment.
- Strong character values.
- Experience working in the fitness industry.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to bend and stoop, lift at least 45 pounds, and stand for periods of up to one hour.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related field.
- At least one year of experience working with participants on a one-on-one basis.
Responsibilities
- Create a welcoming environment by engaging members and greeting them enthusiastically.
- Conduct personal training appointments and help members develop and meet fitness goals.
- Follow up on client inquiries or referrals within 24 hours and inform the supervisor of a client’s initial start date.
- Design personalized, safe, and effective fitness programs lasting 30 minutes to one hour.
- Motivate members, track their progress, and modify routines or plans as needed.
- Confirm appointments and conduct member follow-up as required.
- Provide individual instruction, demonstrate proper exercise technique, and adjust machine weights and cardiovascular equipment appropriately.
- Connect with and monitor members, support their healthy-living goals, and match their interests to YMCA programs.
- Build small communities by facilitating connections among members.
- Respond promptly and courteously to member complaints, compliments, and inquiries, following applicable procedures.
- Engage members regarding their participation in YMCA programs, the Annual Support Campaign, and special events.
- Communicate clearly with members, staff, and the public, including about cancellations and rescheduling.
- Monitor the fitness room and ensure equipment is functioning, put away, and clean.
- Model and enforce the Code of Conduct and Healthy Living Policies, and address member issues appropriately.
- Follow administrative processes and maintain accurate, current records for each session and participant.
- Complete paperwork within five minutes after a client’s allotted session and inform clients that payments are made at the Welcome Center.
- Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
- Uphold YMCA safety, supervision, mandated-reporting, and risk-management policies.
- Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character and YMCA Core Values in dealings with members, guests, volunteers, and staff.
- Develop competencies in mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
