Personal Trainer, YMCA Healthy Living Center - South OKC

YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

Design and administer personalized fitness training programs in accordance with members’ needs and goals and the objectives of the Personal Training Program. Provide motivational support and guidance, build positive relationships with members, and support the YMCA’s mission and values. Help maintain a safe, clean, and well-maintained fitness center and equipment. Starting pay is $15.00 per hour.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid certification; training is provided by the YMCA if needed.
Approved national Personal Trainer Instructor certification.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
Physically and mentally fit to demonstrate correct form and lift weights while remaining alert to potential hazards and accidents.
Ability to administer CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid effectively.
Ability to develop programs for all participant levels and understand muscles, basic nutrition, and overall fitness.
Strong communication and listening skills, including the ability to handle complaining or demanding individuals.

Nice To Haves

High school education or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and administer personalized fitness training programs aligned with members’ needs and goals and program objectives.
Develop fitness programs for participants at all program levels, with an understanding of muscles, basic nutrition, and overall fitness.
Administer health risk appraisals and individual or group fitness assessments when appropriate.
Maintain current certifications and administer fitness programs in accordance with YMCA guidelines.
Attend staff meetings as designated by the supervisor.
Communicate effectively with members, including handling complaints or demanding individuals.
Assist with YMCA special events when needed.
Maintain trainee records, hours reporting, and incident and accident reports.
Enforce safety standards, procedures, and fitness center rules.
Re-rack dumbbells and plates before and after training; keep fitness and free-weight areas clear of clutter; and assist with cleaning cardiovascular, weight-machine, and free-weight equipment.
Notify the director when equipment malfunctions or free-weight equipment is damaged.
Notify members and the supervisor at least 24 hours in advance if a session needs to be rescheduled, except in emergencies.
Positively support the YMCA and its mission, and demonstrate caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Respect client confidentiality and develop positive, sustainable relationships with members, donors, and volunteers.
Help increase program revenue and membership retention, reduce risk through safe and well-maintained facilities and equipment, and identify and recruit members for leadership roles.