Personal Trainer_ANA

MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA•Andover, MA

20d•$30 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Personal Trainer supports the Merrimack Valley YMCA’s mission and goals by providing safe, motivational, and knowledgeable one-on-one fitness instruction to members and program participants. The trainer works with clients who have no medical or orthopedic limitations, explains exercise protocols, documents client progress, and maintains client confidentiality. The trainer discusses fitness programs with the Health and Wellness Director and meets with the director before each client’s first training session to review fitness testing, evaluations, and data explanations; Level I trainers do not conduct those activities independently. The role also serves as a health and fitness resource, prioritizes safety and emotional well-being, contributes to customer service and member satisfaction, promotes YMCA programs and membership, and supports the Annual Campaign. Staff are expected to uphold YMCA character values, participate in training and organizational initiatives, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

At least 1 year of prior experience in the health and fitness field through employment and self-use.
Current YMCA Personal Training Instructor certification and/or a national Personal Training certification throughout employment, or be a senior-year college student in Exercise Science or an equivalent field with relevant clinical time.
Full competency with all cardiovascular and resistance training equipment in the Wellness Center.
Demonstrate Personal Training skills in a mock training session with the Health and Wellness Director and/or Senior Physical Director.
Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Attend New Employee Orientation within 60 days of hire.
Good human relations and communication skills to facilitate positive relationships with staff, volunteers, parents, members, and program participants.
Ability to participate in employee trainings, staff meetings, and orientations at the YMCA.
Ability to interact and communicate well with supervisors, peers, participants, and members.
Commitment to the Merrimack Valley YMCA’s mission, character development, and goals.
Ability to stand and move during a shift for 4–5 hours without sitting.

Responsibilities

Maintain the continuing education credits required to keep certifications current throughout employment.
Work with clients who are free from medical and orthopedic limitations.
Meet with the Health and Wellness Director before each client’s first training session to discuss fitness testing, evaluations, and data explanations.
Discuss fitness programs with the Health and Wellness Director.
Explain and describe exercise protocols to participants.
Document client progress and maintain client confidentiality.
Inform the Health and Wellness Director of client medical issues or changes so follow-up and referrals can occur.
Maintain a positive and professional attitude.
Serve as a YMCA resource for health and fitness programming.
Prioritize safety and promote the personal safety and emotional well-being of staff, volunteers, members, and program participants.
Model and help interpret YMCA character values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
Immediately report accidents and unusual incidents to the Member Advancement Director and complete necessary documentation.
Support member satisfaction using Activate America and the Member Involvement Model.
Provide high-quality service and connectedness to members, participants, volunteers, and potential members.
Remain knowledgeable about YMCA programs and events and respond to questions, concerns, comments, and follow-up needs.
Provide leadership and support for the Annual Campaign to help achieve the annual fundraising goal.
Promote membership and increase the visibility and credibility of YMCA programs.
Participate in the Activate America initiative.
Wear a staff shirt and ID badge during all shifts.
Attend staff trainings and update skills as required.
Perform other duties assigned by supervisors or senior management.
Develop and instruct one-on-one exercise programs for participants.