Personal Trainer

Metuchen-Edison YMCA•South Amboy, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and guidance of the Wellness Director, the Personal Trainer will be responsible for instructing, supervising, and reinforcing on a one-to-one basis the training techniques of individual members. They will support and guide the physical enhancement of the member through the use of safe, established training procedures with the goal being that the member grows in body, mind and spirit.

Requirements

CPR certification
YMCA Principles of Health and Fitness certification
YMCA Strength Training certification
YMCA Personal Training certification or equivalent
Ability to discuss wellness goals, objectives and limitations with individuals in depth.
Ability to develop and sustain relationships with participants.
Must recognize the sensitive and confidential nature of conversations and goals and treat them as such.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience
Thorough command of all aspects of fitness, including cardio respiratory improvement, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, body composition, nutrition and weight management.

Responsibilities

Instructing, supervising, and reinforcing on a one-to-one basis the training techniques of individual members.
Supporting and guiding the physical enhancement of the member through the use of safe, established training procedures.
Ensuring all health and safety guidelines are strictly adhered to.
Recognizing the need for a doctor’s consent.
Reading, interpreting, and recommending a fitness program after reading the doctor’s consent.
Developing a fitness program that is appropriate for each individual.
Communicating instructions, safety elements, and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
Tracking the progress of the individual and interpreting results back to the individual.
Properly tracking payments of your particular member.
Keeping certifications current.
Working closely with the Hale Family Fitness Center Director and other strength training and floor personnel.
Portraying a professional image at all times, including but not limited to, wearing of staff shirt, displaying a healthy lifestyle and exhibit safe, effective training techniques.
Embracing the four core values of the YMCA, and helping to promote the “family and member friendly” environment.
Attending all staff trainings and following and embracing all safety requirements, such as the use of personal protective equipment, the adherence to the Blood borne Pathogens prevention strategies and child abuse strategies.
Working well with fitness center staff to report any malfunctioning equipment, cleaning of equipment and adherence to center policies.
Accurately completing timesheets on a daily basis, signing at the end of the week.
Adhering to the house rules.