Personal Trainer at Speer YMCA
About The Position
The Personal Trainer designs and delivers fitness programs for people with diverse backgrounds and abilities. The role instructs and educates members on strength, cardiovascular, and overall wellness training in individual or small-group settings, and promotes healthy living in a results-driven team environment. The trainer also educates members about and enforces operational guidelines and regulations. The position is based at Speer YMCA, 495 62nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702. It is part-time and pays $22.00–$30.00 per hour, depending on experience and certifications. A Level 2 background clearance through Florida DCF is required.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Hold a personal training certification from ACE, AFAA, NASM, NSCA, ACSM, or another nationally accredited organization before employment.
- Hold current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.
- Complete all required association training as directed by HR.
- Newly certified trainers must shadow an experienced certified personal trainer with at least two years of experience for a minimum of two sessions or shifts, at the Wellness Director's discretion.
- Effectively articulate and communicate while instructing participants in the proper execution of weight-bearing and cardiovascular exercise.
- Maintain current knowledge of strength training guidelines and the ability to modify exercises for special populations when needed.
- Pass a 10-panel drug screen.
- Clear a Level 2 background check through Florida DCF.
Responsibilities
- Develop safe, effective, personalized training programs based on each client's goals and motivations, including cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility components.
- Observe clients while they exercise and demonstrate correct techniques to reduce injury risk and improve fitness.
- Provide alternative exercises suited to different fitness and skill levels.
- Monitor client progress and adapt training programs as needed.
- Maintain professional standards, including punctuality, proper attire, and a friendly, safe, motivating training relationship.
- Contact prospective clients and arrange initial meetings to promote personal training and provide information about general YMCA programs as needed.
- Complete and submit paperwork and digital records in accordance with personal training accounting policies and best practices.
- Attend personal trainer and wellness training meetings, mandatory branch staff meetings, and continuing education sessions.
- Conduct fitness consultations, assessments, and orientations.
- Communicate equipment problems, member concerns, and suggestions to the Wellness Director.
- Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations for fitness activities and proper exercise equipment use.
- Provide clients with information or resources about nutrition, weight control, and related lifestyle issues.
- Provide emergency first aid when needed and complete incident reports as appropriate.
- Attend required abuse risk management training and follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
- Adhere to job-specific risk management responsibilities.
Benefits
- Free individual YMCA membership for the employee.
- Discounted YMCA membership for household family members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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