YMCA Reston - Personal Trainer

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington • Reston, VA

30d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Some of the exciting tasks you will deliver as a Personal Trainer include but are not limited to:
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 reassess 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.

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

• 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.
• 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 reassess 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

• The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits, including a 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, and numerous professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees