YMCA Arlington Personal Trainer

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a nonprofit organization focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Personal Trainer assesses members’ fitness levels and needs, establishes goals, and plans and discusses individualized exercise programs. Trainers reassess member needs and maintain records at each session, while incorporating safety considerations into programming. They also build a client base, perform fitness evaluations as needed, maintain their certifications, and contribute to staff meetings and workshops.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPR and AED credentials.
• Current national personal training certification from a recognized national certifying organization.
• YMCA Healthy Lifestyles/Personal Training.
• YMCA Fitness Specialist or ACSM certification, or equivalent education or documented expertise.
• At least one year of personal training experience.
• Outgoing personality and ability to be sensitive to each member’s needs.
• Knowledge of strength equipment and its safe use.

Responsibilities

• Assess each member’s fitness level, identify medical concerns, and obtain a signed release form.
• Establish personal goals and objectives with members.
• Plan exercise programs appropriate to members’ goals and objectives.
• Discuss programs with members to ensure they address their goals and objectives.
• Assess and reassess member needs at each session.
• Maintain records of member needs at each session.
• Attend staff meetings and workshops.
• Maintain personal certifications through workshops and recertification training.
• Proactively build a client base to support overall branch goals.
• Perform fitness evaluations for clients and members as needed.
• Build safety considerations into exercise programs.
• Identify unsafe practices or conditions in the exercise facility, notify the Wellness Director, and intervene when unsafe behavior is observed.
• Pursue an area of expertise aligned with branch membership and community demographics.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• 10% employer-funded retirement plan, with vesting after two years of service or 1,000 compensated hours in each of those years.
• 403(b) savings plan.
• High-quality, affordable healthcare.
• Free YMCA membership for the employee, spouse, and dependents.
• Paid time off and sick leave.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee benefits and discounts from banks, credit unions, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Dell, Veterinary Pet Insurance, supplemental benefit providers, and Zipcar.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED