Personal Trainer, YMCA Healthy Living Center - South OKC

YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

Design and administer personalized fitness training programs in accordance with members’ needs and goals and the objectives of the Personal Training Program. The role supports the YMCA’s mission by providing motivational guidance, developing positive and sustainable relationships with members, and demonstrating caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The Personal Trainer helps maintain a safe, clean fitness environment, supports member retention and program revenue, and respects client confidentiality.

Requirements

Must be certified in CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid; training is provided by the YMCA if needed.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have an approved national Personal Trainer Instructor certification.
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
Strong communication and listening skills, including the ability to handle complaining or demanding individuals.
Ability to recognize potential hazards and accidents and administer CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid effectively.

Nice To Haves

High school education or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and administer personalized fitness training programs based on members’ needs and goals and program objectives.
Develop program levels for participants and apply knowledge of muscles, basic nutrition, and overall fitness.
Attend staff meetings as designated by the supervisor.
Maintain current certifications.
Administer fitness programs in keeping with YMCA guidelines.
Administer health risk appraisals and individual or group fitness assessments when appropriate.
Assist with YMCA special events when needed.
Maintain records for trainees, hours, and incident or accident reports.
Enforce safety standards, procedures, and fitness center rules.
Re-rack dumbbells and plates before and after training.
Keep fitness center and free-weight areas clutter-free; assist with cleaning cardiovascular, weight-machine, and free-weight equipment.
Communicate equipment malfunctions or damaged free-weight equipment to the director.
Notify members and the supervisor of session rescheduling at least 24 hours in advance unless there is an emergency.
Positively support the YMCA and its mission, and demonstrate caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Respect client confidentiality.
Build positive relationships with members and provide motivational support and guidance.
Develop meaningful, sustainable relationships with members, donors, and volunteers.
Be physically and mentally prepared to demonstrate correct form, lift at least 50 pounds, recognize potential hazards and accidents, and effectively administer CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid.