Personal Trainer

YMCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA•Punta Gorda, FL

20d

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Executive/Wellness/Program Director, the Personal Trainer prescribes, develops, and assists clients with personalized fitness programs. The role designs and implements safe, effective, enjoyable programs tailored to each member, monitors exercise execution and technique, tracks progress, and follows up with clients. Trainers follow YMCA standards and guidelines, promote participation in other YMCA programs, and encourage members to maintain long-term fitness participation. The position also includes member support, maintaining appointment availability and schedules, completing required client paperwork, following safety and cleaning protocols, reporting incidents and equipment problems, and attending mandatory staff meetings. Trainers are expected to arrive promptly, dress according to YMCA requirements, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Successfully complete the Association’s background screening requirements, including required Level 2 screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of exercise equipment, general weight lifting, health, and wellness, and ability to demonstrate exercises.
Adhere to the drug-, alcohol-, and smoke-free workplace policy.
Current personal training certification from a nationally recognized organization.
Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
Complete YMCA Blood Borne Pathogens training annually.
Complete YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention training annually.
One year or more of experience in fitness.
Meet staff safety requirements and cleaning protocols.
Complete additional training classes as recommended by the supervisor.
Ability to perform a range of exercise activities and demonstrate exercise equipment.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Required corrected vision, speech, and hearing within normal range, or accommodations sufficient to complete assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

Design and implement safe, effective, enjoyable fitness programs that meet each member’s needs and preferences.
Keep accurate records of members’ progress and monitor proper exercise execution, form, and technique.
Ensure clients sign the YMCA Personal Training Contract before training begins.
Plan and instruct individuals, small groups, or classes using a personalized approach and following YMCA standards and guidelines.
Contact clients regularly to follow up on their fitness-program progress.
Enter availability in Appointment King at least one week in advance and schedule personal clients accordingly.
Arrive promptly for appointments, act professionally, and wear the required uniform shirt, neat shorts or warm-up pants, sneakers, and YMCA name tag.
Contact a referred client directly if unable to make an appointment with them.
Discuss and promote other YMCA programs and motivate members to participate long term.
Immediately respond to and report accidents or incidents to a supervisor.
Assist members who are not current clients with machine use and appropriate exercise advice, avoiding advice that is not known to be safe and appropriate.
Encourage first-time users to complete the orientation process and ensure all members fill out the medical form.
Refer medical conditions that may require further investigation or physician approval to a supervisor.
Identify equipment that may need maintenance; place an out-of-order sign on malfunctioning equipment and inform a supervisor.
Ensure participants wear appropriate exercise attire and footwear.
Put away equipment correctly after sessions, including restacking weights properly.
Attend regularly scheduled mandatory staff meetings.
Uphold staff safety requirements, including department cleaning protocols throughout the day.
Perform other duties as assigned.