YMCA Reston - Personal Trainer

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington • Reston, VA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Y is a cause driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference. We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, to realize your leadership potential and discover a career that is so much more than a job. Personal Trainers completes a thorough assessment of the member’s fitness level and uncovers any medical problems and obtains signed release form. Establishes personal goals and objectives for the member.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPR and AED.
• Current national certification in personal training from a recognized national certifying organization.
• Hold YMCA Fitness Specialist or ACSM certification or equivalent education or documented expertise.
• Minimum one-year personal training experience.
• Display an outgoing personality with an ability to be sensitive to the needs of each individual member.
• Knowledgeable on all strength equipment and the safe use of that equipment

Responsibilities

• Plans a program appropriate to the goals and objectives of the member. Discusses the program with the member to assure that the program is meeting his/her basic goals and objectives.
• Assesses and reassesses member needs at each session.
• Maintains records of each member’s needs at each session.
• Attends staff meetings and workshops.
• Maintains all personal certifications by attending workshops and recertification training.
• Proactively build up a client base of individuals in order to support overall branch goal.
• Performs fitness evaluation for clients and members as needed.
• Builds safety considerations into the exercise program.
• Identifies unsafe practices or conditions in the exercise facility; notifies the Wellness Director of unsafe conditions and/or intervenes when an unsafe behavior is observed. Pursues an area of expertise that is in alignment with branch membership and community demographics.

Benefits

• 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service or 1000 hours compensated time in each of those two years
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Free YMCA membership
• Numerous professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED