Personal Trainer

YMCA of Greater San Antonio Careers•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Personal Trainer supports the YMCA of Greater San Antonio’s mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Under the direction of the Health & Wellness Director or Member Engagement Director, this position helps members reach their wellness potential through YMCA-approved programs, goal setting, and development of self-management skills that support sustained health behavior change. The role performs program responsibilities in accordance with the YMCA’s policies, goals, and mission. The position conducts assigned personal training sessions and engages members on the wellness floor and in group exercise classes to support and enhance their YMCA experience. The Personal Trainer contributes to a positive, safe, and nurturing environment; follows YMCA strength-training and nutrition guidelines; and complies with risk-management, safety, and accident-reporting procedures. The role also involves maintaining equipment, member engagement and retention, required reporting and training, staff collaboration, and participation in the Annual Partners campaign. Work is performed in a fast-paced wellness floor and office environment. The role requires alertness and concentration, visual acuity for reading screens and documents, communication and keyboarding abilities, repetitive stooping and bending, occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds, prolonged sitting, and standing for at least one hour for presentations.

Requirements

Requires 1–2 years of experience in the health and wellness field.
Must hold a live National Personal Training or Strength Training certification from ACE, ACSM, NSCA, IDEA, NETA, AFAA, Cooper’s IAR, ISSA, NASM, NPTI, NFPT, AFPA, IFPA, NSCF, NESTA, or another certification accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or National Fitness Board of Examiners (NFBE).
Knowledge of fitness-related research and program design, including basic anatomy, physiology, exercise principles, and behavior-change methods.
Complete Hazardous Communications certification within the first week of hire.
Complete YMCA-approved basic life-saving skills certifications, such as CPR, First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen, within the first 60 days of hire.
Complete Child Abuse Prevention training and certifications before the first shift.
Complete safety and prevention training annually.
Obtain YMCA certifications within six months of employment, including YMCA Principles of Healthy Lifestyles and YMCA Foundations of Strength & Conditioning.
Ability to meet the physical and communication demands of the work environment, including occasional lifting up to 20 pounds, repetitive stooping and bending, prolonged sitting, standing for at least one hour for presentations, and hearing, speaking, understanding others, and manipulating keyboards, telephone keypads, and writing utensils.

Nice To Haves

A four-year college degree in a health-related field is preferred; an equal number of years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the degree.

Responsibilities

Conduct personal training sessions for YMCA members as assigned by a supervisor.
Help members set short- and long-term wellness goals and develop self-management skills that support sustained health behavior change.
Contribute to a positive, safe, and nurturing environment.
Track assigned members’ adherence and take appropriate action to motivate continued YMCA membership and exercise adherence.
Follow YMCA of the USA strength-training and nutritional guidelines.
Submit key indicator data to the supervisor as needed and perform duties that support group and personal goals.
Attend appropriate and required training classes offered by the YMCA of San Antonio.
Promote the YMCA Story to people involved in the program.
Monitor equipment condition, report concerns to the supervisor, and clean equipment as directed.
Follow accident-reporting procedures, policies, and risk-management and participant/staff safety practices and training.
Learn members’ names and welcome them personally.
Attend required departmental, branch, and association-level staff meetings.
Collaborate with coworkers and assist other departments when needed.
Teach, promote, and practice the five YMCA Character Development Values.
Perform team assignments associated with the Annual Partners campaign.
Maintain certifications through continuing education, including 15 continuing education credits every three years for YMCA certifications, and keep current with industry trends.
Avoid diagnosing injuries, providing medical advice, or dispensing or endorsing commercial health products, including supplements, vitamins, performance-enhancing substances, and pain relievers.
Actively engage with members on the wellness floor and in group exercise classes by talking with, assisting, and demonstrating for them.
Complete other duties as assigned.