Personal Trainer

West Cook YMCA•Oak Park, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The West Cook YMCAs Personal Trainer will provide fitness consultations, one-on-one, and small group personal training sessions, and assistance with and/or be prepared to substitute for classes, programming and special events. This is done with an emphasis on maintaining safety and the quality of the program, remaining up-to-date on fitness trends and education materials, and increasing the number of participants served. The West Cook YMCA will not tolerate the mistreatment or abuse of youth or consumers in its programs. A youth is defined as anyone younger than 18 years of age. Any mistreatment or abuse by a staff member or volunteer will result in corrective action, up to and including termination of employment or volunteer service. All reports of suspicious or inappropriate behavior with youth or an allegation of abuse will be taken seriously. The West Cook YMCA will fully cooperate with authorities to investigate all cases of alleged abuse. All West Cook YMCA staff and volunteers shall cooperate to the fullest extent possible in any external investigation by outside authorities or internal investigation conducted by the West Cook YMCA or persons given investigative authority by the West Cook YMCA. Failure to cooperate fully may be grounds for termination.

Requirements

Current personal training certification through a national organization (ACE, NASM, ACSM, AFAA, NSCA, etc.)
Certification or willingness to receive certification within 60 days of hire in CPR/AED, First Aid, and Blood borne Pathogens through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
Certification or willingness to receive certification in Child Abuse Prevention
Demonstrate ability to work with all age groups and levels of ability
Knowledge of exercise physiology, kinesiology, safe training procedures, exercise program implementation, and proper cardiovascular, resistance, free weight, and related fitness equipment
Willingness and ability to work early morning, evening, and weekends

Responsibilities

Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education, expanding knowledge base and practical skills.
Maintains certifications and stays up to date on the latest trends.
Attends all required meetings as directed by their supervisor.
Screens participants carefully for risk factors, and any health problem or medical limitation.
Provides connection to community resources such as health care providers when needed.
Documents all pre-participation screening and completes baseline & follow up assessments to show progress
Follows YMCA policies and guidelines and enforces policies with clients
Provides follow-up assessment, appropriate to participant’s goals, at least quarterly. Documents outcomes.
Explains goals of each type of activity or exercise and how to monitor.
Assists participants to perform exercise in a motivational manor.
Designs programs and curriculum that meets the individual participant’s goals.
Is competent at demonstrating safe and effective technique. Can modify all individuals.
Connects participants to the YMCA to deepen their involvement (other classes, programs, people, events, and so forth).
Is conscientious of how the environment is affecting the participant and the YMCA membership base; share equipment and space with members and guests, speak/motivate at a level that motivates but does not over power.
Maintains visual contact at all times, monitor level of fatigue or stress and provide modifications and rest.
Guides participants skillfully through transitions with easily understood cues.
Set up equipment and stores it securely and maintains the cleanliness and safety of the wellness and classroom areas, and the pool.
Build relationships with your team if you cannot provide the lesson/training the first step should always be to connect your participant with another YMCA instructor versus missing a session.
Gains consent, records, and provides client success stories
Increases participate engagement.
Meets or exceeds assigned participant goals annually.
Performs all other duties as assigned.