YMCA in Westfield - Personal Training - Personal Trainer
About The Position
Personal Training is a comprehensive one-on-one educational fitness program. The Personal Trainer helps clients set realistic goals and encourages lifelong adherence to a safe and effective exercise program. The role educates members on proper use of cardiovascular and resistance-training machines and supports them in becoming independent exercisers through instruction, guidance, and motivational techniques. Safety, appropriate exercise selection, and individual needs are central to the education process. Personal training includes reviewing the client's personal health history, conducting a fitness evaluation and consultation, and designing an appropriate program.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must meet the requirements of a current National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA) certified personal training certification.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding personal information about children, families, and YMCA staff.
- Current certifications in CPR, First Aid, Safety & Risk Management, Child Abuse Prevention, and New Employee Orientation, or the ability to obtain them within 60–90 days of employment.
- Administrative skills, including the ability to maintain required program and department documentation and records.
Nice To Haves
- A degree in physical education, exercise science, or another health-related field.
- Professional experience in personal training.
Responsibilities
- Help clients set realistic fitness goals and encourage lasting adherence to a safe and effective exercise program.
- Educate members on the proper use of cardiovascular and resistance-training machines.
- Provide instruction, guidance, and motivation to help members become independent exercisers.
- Consider safety, exercise selection, and individual client needs.
- Review clients' personal health histories and conduct fitness evaluations and consultations.
- Design personal training programs.
- Maintain required program and department documentation and records.
Benefits
- Free YMCA of Greater Indianapolis membership.
- 20 hours per week of free child care.
- Flexible hours and scheduling.
- Retirement.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Discounted program fees.
- Professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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