Personal Trainer (East Communities)
About The Position
The Personal Trainer builds a personal training client base by forming connections with members, providing fitness guidance, and creating personalized fitness plans that support their health and wellness goals. The role also includes monitoring the fitness floor to help maintain a safe and motivating environment, conducting equipment orientations, and fostering community in the fitness space. When not actively engaged with clients, Personal Trainers are paid an hourly rate of $15. The schedule is either Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, or Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The role promotes the benefits of exercise and supports the YMCA's fitness programs, mission, values, and community work.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED equivalent.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Current certification from a nationally recognized and NCAA-accredited organization. Listed certifications include AFAA, ACSM, ACE, Cooper Institute (grandfathered in/uses ACE), IFPA, NASM, NSCF, NCCPT, NESTA, NETA, NFPT, NSCA, or WITS.
- Positive, service-oriented attitude and ability to work well with others.
- Ability to stay organized, prioritize tasks, and handle multiple assignments.
- Effective listening, speaking, and writing skills.
- Ability to foster inclusion and belonging and leverage people's differences as strengths.
Responsibilities
- Conduct personal training sessions with members as scheduled.
- Encourage members to understand the benefits of exercise and weight training, and provide information about other YMCA programs.
- Lead individual or group activities as designated by the Health & Wellness Director.
- Understand and carry out the YMCA Fitness Program objectives.
- Ensure equipment is clean and ready for the next session.
- Promote the YMCA's character values, mission, wellness philosophy, and role in the community.
- Lead by example the YMCA's mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff, and guests.
- Serve as an ambassador of the YMCA's work and culture by sharing the organization's identity and brand.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
- Monitor the fitness floor to help ensure a safe and motivating workout environment.
- Conduct equipment orientations for newcomers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
