Personal Trainer - Adrian L. Shuford Jr. YMCA

YMCA of Catawba Valley•Conover, NC

6d•$16 - $30

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Wellness Director and consistent with the Christian mission and policies and procedures of the YMCA of Catawba Valley, the Personal Trainer instructs, supervises, and reinforces proper fitness techniques in the Fitness Center. As a member of the professional staff, the Personal Trainer serves YMCA members by supporting high-quality programming and facilities. The role develops and delivers personal and group training appropriate to clients’ goals, needs, and abilities; supports members in pursuing health and well-being goals; and contributes to a safe, inclusive, clean, and welcoming Fitness Center. Staff are expected to follow YMCA policies and procedures for abuse prevention, report concerns or incidents immediately, and maintain appropriate boundaries with youth and members.

Requirements

Personal commitment to YMCA ideals.
Knowledge of strength and cardiovascular training principles.
Current CPR certification.
Personal Trainer certification from a nationally accredited organization, including but not limited to NETA, NASM, ACE, ACSM, or AEA.
Aqua Specialty Certification if conducting personal training in the pool.
CPR/AED, First Aid, and Child Abuse Prevention certifications must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Formal training in the specialty class being taught and/or ability to demonstrate its movements and exercises.
Customer service and verbal communication skills.
Ability to lead individuals or groups and motivate others to achieve health and well-being goals.
Ability to work with all age groups and ability levels.
Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
Degree in health and science or a related field.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in the health and fitness field.
Knowledge of facility emergency policies and procedures.
Understanding of facility risk management issues and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and instruct personal and group training sessions suited to clients’ goals, needs, abilities, and appropriate training modalities.
Encourage and support clients in achieving health and well-being goals.
Administer, track, and evaluate health history questionnaires, fitness assessments, and other pre-participation documentation for individual exercise programs.
Educate members on proper equipment use and fitness techniques; provide instruction, orientation, demonstrations, and critiques of form.
Provide customer service and training that support participant commitment and personal growth.
Maintain client lists and records as required by the Program Director.
Promote and sell personal training programs and services.
Maintain required continuing education credits and national certifications.
Follow Wellness Floor expectations when not scheduled for training or consultations.
Interact with, train, and educate members, including contacting members as needed; clean equipment and maintain a neat, clean, and pleasant Fitness Center.
Promote YMCA programs and healthy living through personal example and member interaction.
Ensure members follow facility rules and educate them about new fitness-related information.
Attend scheduled Fitness Center staff meetings.
Follow YMCA policies and procedures related to abuse prevention, promptly report concerns or incidents, maintain appropriate boundaries, and help create a safe, inclusive environment.
Perform other duties assigned by the Wellness Instructor, Director on Duty, or Executive Director.