Personal Trainer

YMCA of Northwest North Carolina • King, NC

7d • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Personal Trainer at the Y, you are in a unique position to change someone's life by building connections and promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. Our Personal Trainers instruct and motivate individuals and small groups in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement. Under the direction of the Regional Director of Wellness Experience, the Personal Trainer's primary responsibilities include: developing workout plans for various fitness levels and populations working one-on-one with clients, small group personal training (2-4), and encouraging growth and development of boot camps Providing assessments to ensure quality and progressions towards client goals

Requirements

• 2+ years of education in Exercise Science preferred; or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Current CPR, First Aid and Oxygen (ASHI); or willing to obtain within first 30 days
• Training experience and expertise; Injuries, Weight Loss, Sports Conditioning
• Willingness to work with all ages.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and social media skills
• Current nationally-recognized Personal Training Certifications, such as: ACSM AFAA CSCS NETA NASM ACE

Responsibilities

• Effectively recruits new clients and promotes current programs.
• Provides individuals with exercise testing, prescriptions and instructions.
• Creates a welcoming and enthusiastic environment in the wellness center for all fitness levels and encourages and motivates members.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Confirms and redeems personal training sessions.
• Attends required training sessions, workshops and staff meetings.
• Participates in master classes, fundraising and other special events, as required.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees