Personal Trainer I

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN LOS ANGELES•Gardena, CA

19d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA Personal Trainer creates welcoming and supportive environments while providing customized fitness programs for members. The role works one-on-one with members, offering personal attention and motivation, instruction on proper exercise techniques, and fitness programs designed to help members achieve their individual health and fitness goals. The trainer conducts appointments, follows up on referrals, designs and adjusts personalized exercise plans, tracks member progress, and supports safe and effective workouts. The role also builds connections among members, responds to inquiries and feedback, communicates appointment changes, maintains fitness-room equipment and records, and follows YMCA safety, conduct, and administrative policies. Staff meetings and training are required.

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 required, such as NASM, NSCA, NCCPT, ACE, AFAA, or ACSM.
Certifications must be current at time of hire; staff must maintain non-Y certifications or complete the Y-ACE certification as a condition of continued employment. An equivalency certification provision is available for equivalent certifications from recognized entities.
Strong character values.
Must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
Must be able 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.
Experience working in the fitness industry.
At least one year of experience working with participants on a one-on-one basis.

Responsibilities

Create a welcoming environment and greet members enthusiastically by name.
Conduct personal training appointments to 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 programs that meet each member’s needs and provide safe, effective workouts lasting 30 minutes to one hour.
Motivate members, track progress, and modify fitness routines or plans as necessary.
Confirm appointments and conduct member follow-up as required.
Provide individual instruction, demonstrate proper exercise technique, and adjust machine weights and cardiovascular equipment as appropriate.
Connect with and monitor members, support their healthy-living goals, and match their interests to YMCA programs.
Build small communities by facilitating connections with and between members.
Respond promptly and courteously to member complaints, compliments, and inquiries in accordance with procedures.
Engage members around their participation in YMCA programs, the Annual Support Campaign, and special events.
Communicate clearly with members, staff, and the public, including about session 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.
Maintain accurate and current participant and session records using YMCA administrative processes and tools.
Complete paperwork within five minutes after a client’s allotted session and direct clients to make payments at the Welcome Center.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
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 coworkers.
Develop competencies in mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.