Personal Trainer

YMCA of Upper Palmetto•Lancaster, SC

27d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Personal Training supervisor and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Personal Trainer is responsible for providing fitness assessments, fitness orientations, and individualized fitness routines for the low-risk, apparently healthy population. Responsibilities include: developing member relationships, increasing program development and increasing member retention.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain Adult and Pediatric First aid/AED/CPR certification within 60 days of hire.
National certification in personal training/ exercise physiologist (ACSM, ACE, AFAA, AFPA, FPTI, IFPA, ISSA, NASM, NESTA, NETA, NSCA, NCSF, NCCPT, NFPT or a Bachelor’s Degree in fitness related field) - Certification or Degree may require prior approval.
Ability to train along with a seasoned YMCA trainer for a minimum probationary period of 15 hours within 6 months of hire
16 hours continuing education as required by specific personal training certification
Provide copies of all certifications and required CEC’s to fitness director or branch director annually.
Excellent human relations and communication skills
Team player.

Responsibilities

Developing member relations and member involvement
Providing individualized exercise and fitness instruction based on the specific needs of the individual
Promoting total YMCA programming
Counseling on fitness and health issues
Increasing membership retention
Enhancing knowledge of training principles and healthy lifestyle education
Increasing exposure of YMCA to non-member participants
Participating in staff activities (meetings, staff functions)
Serve as a volunteer for UPYMCA events and activities throughout the year for a minimum of 4 hours annually
Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
Attend required abuse risk management training.
Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.