Personal Trainer, Leonard & Marjorie Williams Family YMCA

YMCA of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

195d

About The Position

Come join our newest YMCA Family Center facility as a Personal Trainer! We offer discounted PT certification rates & continuing education credits through NASM ClubConnect. Apply to learn more! This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Interacts with new and existing members to help them in achieving their health and well-being goals. Creates a welcoming environment for all members of all backgrounds and abilities. This position is responsible for providing high quality personal exercise training, excellent customer service, and product knowledge to members in a safe and clean environment.

Requirements

• Minimum age requirement of 18 will apply.
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications preferred prior to hire. Must obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.
• Certified Personal Training Certification required from one of the following: ACSM, NASM, NSCA, ACE, WITS, ISSA, NPTI, Fit Tour, NETA, or a 4-year degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy. Must be current and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Actively recruits and retains personal training clients.
• Personal information of members/ clients must be kept strictly confidential to maintain a high degree of trust and confidence.
• Contractual agreements and payments for members must be processed thru member services and in adherence with the Y’s accounting procedures and policies.
• Remains current with wellness industry standards and trends.
• Seeks new members to serve on a continual basis.
• Greets and develops friendly, professional relationships with all members.
• Designs programs that are tailored to individual health and wellness objectives, documents progress.
• Coaches members in support of their desired behavior change.
• Regularly checks on members’ progress in meeting personal and program goals.
• Answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Introduces new members to group exercise communities based on their health and well-being goals.
• Utilizes tools, technology and information for the purpose of increasing member knowledge of wellness as well as wellness programs provided through the YMCA.
• May conduct post-enrollment interviews to understand new members’ definition of well-being, personal goals, cultural background, healthcare needs, diverse abilities and interests and develops plans to meet their individual needs.
• Achieves assigned performance goals.
• Maintains and cleans equipment according to the schedule or as requested by supervisor.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
• Responds promptly and appropriately when rescue or first aid is necessary.
• Enforces all safety rules fairly, consistently with tact and respect.
• Attends all staff meetings.
• Up to date Personal Training certifications will be required at each annual performance evaluation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Discounted PT certification rates.
• Continuing education credits through NASM ClubConnect.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees