Personal Trainer - Spring Grove YMCA
About The Position
The Personal Trainer is responsible for designing and delivering personalized fitness programs that support members in achieving their health and wellness goals. This role builds strong, motivating relationships with clients while providing safe, effective, and results-driven training sessions tailored to individual needs and abilities. POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. As a Certified Personal Trainer, your goal is to assist health seekers improve personal fitness through safe and effective exercises provided in a manner that accomplishes the YMCA of the Roses mission and goals.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- At least 18 years of age
- Obtain CPR PRO/AED/First Aid certification within 3 months of hire
- Personal Training certification from a national organization (ACSM, ACE, etc) or degree or certification from a technical institute or college
- Complete the following within 1 month of hire: Living Our Cause, Cause Driven Tour, Orientation to Healthy Living at the Y, Wellness Center at the Y training
- Complete the following within 3 months of hire: Foundations of Listen First, Principles of Member Health and Wellness, Foundations of Strength and Conditioning
- Has the ability to work with a variety of populations such as athletes, older adults, cardiac rehab patients, teens, etc.
- Obtain Criminal background check, Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI fingerprint clearance.
Responsibilities
- Enhances YMCA of the Roses membership by demonstrating the Y core values while establishing safe, effective individual fitness plans for health seekers.
- Develops safe and effective exercise programs based upon client goals, incorporating cardio respiratory, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, agility, balance and coordination exercises into the program.
- Maintains knowledge of science-based exercise trends and incorporates new techniques safely into exercise programs.
- Works within scope of practice.
- Is knowledgeable of and promotes YMCA virtual and on site programs to members.
- Wears appropriate and approved fitness attire, therefore being easily identifiable by members; a Y name tag and Y staff shirt is provided.
- Applies YMCA of the Roses policy/procedures for emergency situations, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
- Serves as a role model for other staff members by demonstrating exemplary job skills and behavior.
- Attends required staff meetings, educational workshops and certifications.
- Maintains certification by attending CEC classes and submitting required updated paperwork to the YMCA of the USA and the YMCA of the Roses.
- Completes additional duties as assigned by the Wellness Coordinator/Director.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
