Personal Trainer Part-Time

YMCA Detroit•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The YMCA is seeking an enthusiastic, skilled, and inspiring personal trainer for its Boll Family YMCA team. The trainer creates exercise and fitness plans for clients with a wide range of needs and fitness goals, and motivates and encourages clients as they work toward those goals. The role includes evaluating and tracking client progress, educating clients about diet, nutrition, and exercise, and ensuring safe use of equipment and safe exercise practices.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
Current first aid, CPR, and AED training and certification.
At least one nationally recognized personal trainer certification, such as ACSM, ACE, AFAA, ISSA, NASM, NESTA, NETA, NPTI, NSCA, or W.I.T.S.
Knowledge of physical fitness, kinesiology, and physiology as they relate to strength training and overall health and wellness.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to motivate and encourage clients with positive words while training.
Ability to educate clients of all ages with a wide range of fitness capabilities.
Ability to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work with clients who may need specialized attention because of previous injuries or health problems.

Responsibilities

Lead and monitor clients through workout plans tailored to their fitness goals, using an encouraging and patient attitude.
Evaluate, chart, and track clients’ progress, fitness levels, and skill sets to establish achievable goals.
Counsel and educate clients on diet, nutrition, and exercise.
Ensure equipment is used safely and exercises are performed safely during weight lifting and training.
Demonstrate and encourage proper warm-up and stretching techniques to help avoid injury.