Personal Trainer - Mission Valley

YMCA of San Diego County•San Diego, CA

2d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Personal Trainer builds positive relationships with members, participants, volunteers, and staff by greeting people and providing excellent customer service, guidance, and leadership. The Trainer creates and delivers personal training programming based on participants’ goals and abilities while staying within the boundaries of their certification. The role includes instructing participants on correct positioning and body alignment to help prevent injuries. The position is located at Mission Valley YMCA. The schedule is Monday through Saturday, 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The hourly pay range is USD $22.64–$27.17. YMCA employee perks are referenced through the Employee Benefits page.

Requirements

Hold an NCCA-accredited certification such as ACE, ACSM, ISSA, or NASM; a four-year degree in a related field; one year of Exercise Science certification; or a specialty certification specific to the training type.
Complete all job-required trainings within 90 days of hire.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work with members of all fitness levels and abilities.
Knowledge of fitness principles and their practical applications.
Be fingerprinted before reporting to work, as required by licensing, state law, and government funders, and comply with subsequent arrest notification requirements.
Obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certification covering adults and children/infants within 30 days of hire. Certification must be from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety & Health Institute.
Have the visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
Have the physical ability to lead and participate in exercise and fitness activities.
Have the ability to communicate verbally with large and small groups of members.

Responsibilities

Create a positive member experience by welcoming participants and ensuring they are actively engaged in their workouts.
Provide safe workout routines by demonstrating proper form and technique, appropriate modifications, and cueing.
Maintain a clean and safe workout area.
Effectively utilize scheduled training time.
Set up and break down class equipment within the allotted timeframe.
Build community by forming positive relationships, learning members’ names, and helping members reach their health and wellness goals.
Respond to critical situations using visual and auditory abilities and act swiftly in an emergency.
Lead and participate in exercise and fitness activities.
Communicate verbally with large and small groups of members.
Perform other duties as assigned.