Personal Trainer - Greater Palm Harbor
About The Position
The Personal Trainer instructs and educates members in proper strength-training principles and fitness evaluation components in individual or small-group settings. The role designs and implements personal fitness programs for people of all populations, educates members about operational guidelines and regulations, and helps maintain weight-training equipment and clean, organized facilities. The position works under the direction of the Wellness Director/Coordinator and supports the mission of the YMCA of the Suncoast. The Personal Trainer communicates effectively while teaching safe exercise technique, modifies exercises for special populations when needed, and develops programs at an appropriate intensity for each participant. The role also involves member service, maintaining records and paperwork, following safety and emergency procedures, attending designated meetings and training, and supporting a nurturing, safe environment.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must hold a current YMCA-approved National Personal Trainer Certification upon hire.
- Knowledge of exercise program design, equipment, and free-weight training principles.
- Must complete Intro to the Ys Cause & Culture, Y's Way to Service & Engagement, and I Hear You: Service with CARE upon hire.
- Must obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire.
- Must complete Foundations of Listen First, Orientation to Healthy Living, Principles of Member Health and Wellness, and Wellness Center at the Y or Group Exercise at the Y trainings within 90 days of hire.
- Ability to communicate effectively while instructing participants in proper execution of weight-bearing and cardiovascular exercise.
- Current knowledge of strength-training guidelines and ability to modify exercises for special populations when needed.
- Positive attitude and ability to work independently.
- Ability to conduct, demonstrate, and safely develop programs at an intensity appropriate to each participant.
- Effective communication and human-relations skills to handle situations involving people of all socioeconomic levels.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Get SMART preferred.
Responsibilities
- Instruct and educate members in strength-training principles and fitness evaluation components in individual or small-group settings.
- Design and implement personal fitness programs for all populations.
- Educate members about and enforce YMCA strength-training guidelines, operational guidelines, and regulations.
- Maintain proper records and paperwork, respond to member questions, and seek additional information when needed.
- Check memos and the communication log before starting each shift.
- Use sound judgment regarding member safety and injuries.
- Engage in positive public relations with members while minimizing interruptions to training sessions, and maintain professionalism and the approved dress code.
- Know emergency procedures and be able to administer first aid.
- Attend staff meetings, in-house trainings, demonstrations, and special promotions as designated by the supervisor.
- Report suspicious activity that may lead to child abuse or violate the code of conduct.
- Keep supplies organized and maintain and clean the facility and equipment, including the weight-training and cardio areas after personal training sessions.
- Schedule personal workouts outside duty hours.
- Notify members at least two days in advance of an absence when possible, arrange coverage with another Personal Trainer, and confirm coverage with the supervisor.
- Follow orientation scheduling policies and procedures, and follow up to confirm appointments.
- Role model SMART.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
