Benjamin Harrison YMCA - Personal Trainer
About The Position
Personal training is a comprehensive one-on-one educational fitness program. The purpose is to help members set realistic goals and encourage lifelong adherence to a safe and effective exercise program. The Personal Trainer educates members on proper use of cardiovascular and resistance-training machines and helps them become independent exercisers through instruction, guidance, and motivation. Safety, exercise selection, and meeting individual needs are central to the education process. Personal training includes reviewing the client’s personal health history, conducting a fitness evaluation and consultation, and designing an appropriate exercise program.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must meet the requirements of a current National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA) certified personal training certification.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding personal information about children, families, and YMCA staff.
- Current certifications in CPR, First Aid, Safety & Risk Management, Child Abuse Prevention, and New Employee Orientation, or ability to obtain them within 60–90 days of employment.
- Administrative skills, including the ability to maintain required program and department documentation and records.
Nice To Haves
- A degree in physical education, exercise science, or another health-related field.
- Professional experience in personal training.
Responsibilities
- Help clients set realistic fitness goals and encourage lifelong adherence to safe and effective exercise.
- Educate members on proper execution and use of cardiovascular and resistance-training machines.
- Use instruction, guidance, and motivational techniques to help members become independent exercisers.
- Prioritize safety, exercise selection, and individual client needs.
- Review clients’ personal health histories.
- Conduct fitness evaluations and consultations.
- Design appropriate exercise programs.
- Maintain required program and department documentation and records.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding personal information about children, families, and YMCA staff.
Benefits
- Free YMCA of Greater Indianapolis membership
- 20 hours per week of free child care
- Flexible hours/scheduling
- Retirement
- Discounted program fees
- Professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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