Personal Trainer

Olympic Peninsula YMCA•Sequim, WA

44d•$35 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Olympic Peninsula YMCA is a non-profit organization that oversees Y programs and focuses on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Our mission is to build healthy minds, bodies, and spirits throughout the communities we serve. We strive to promote the values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We are open to people of all ages, beliefs, incomes, races, genders, and abilities. Health & Well-Being Team Personal Trainers are responsible for aiding participants in achieving their well-being goals in a group or individual settings as indicated by the Healthy Living Coordinator. Duties may include scheduling appointments and following up with clients. Superb relationship skills, attention to detail, and follow-through are required. Basic computer skills are also necessary.

Requirements

Ability to relate to and engage with health seekers
ACE or equivalent Personal Training Certificate nationally recognized
Computer skills, including working with Microsoft Office suite, Google suite, program and operating software, and internet applications
Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations
Ability to relate well and communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals, in all circumstances
Pass a comprehensive background check
Have a high school diploma or equivalent
Be 18 years of age or older
Have a current CPR and First-Aid certification or be able to obtain one within 30 days of hire
Private Vehicle, Requesting Reimbursement
Valid drivers license
Proof of insurance
YMCA Vehicle 18 years of age or older
Valid drivers license
Driving record which meets or exceeds YMCA standards, driver records request will be submitted
Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate
Be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device
The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and ability to act swiftly in an emergency
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust
May require physical effort and cardiac endurance while reaching with hands and arms, stopping, keeling, crouching, standing, walking, balancing, bending, leaning, kneeling, walking, and climbing
Carrying supplies, up to 50lbs

Responsibilities

Design safe and effective 30 minute to 1-hour personal training programs for individual clients or small groups, adapting the strength training program to each person’s specific needs and abilities
Instruct members in the strength training principles, training procedures, and exercise techniques
Teach members the proper and preferred use of all the strength training equipment
Accurately list member information in the Y tracking system
Inform members of new information regarding strength training safety and effectiveness
Stay within the scope of practice with all exercise and nutrition recommendations
Provide individual supervision and reinforcement during members’ training sessions
Help maintain a neat, clean, and pleasant environment in the Wellness Center
Stay current on fitness concepts and ideas
Attend continuing education courses and mandatory training
Monitor personal training certification expiration date
Work effectively in a team environment and independently
Assists in member data collection
Promote volunteer recruitment and retention
Maintain general knowledge of all YMCA programs, policies, and events
Acquire and maintain certifications as directed
Comply with YMCA code of conduct and ethics policies
Ensures upkeep of related facilities and equipment
Attends staff meetings and trainings as required and completes all required online trainings which includes child abuse prevention training within 7 days of hire
Upholds YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youths.
Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations in accordance to mandated reporting requirements
Responsible for general housekeeping tasks to ensure the workspace is always clean
Submits hours worked accurately on electronic timecard, within timelines for supervisor approval
Passion for high standards and believes in the YMCA mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility
Flexible schedule needed as on occasion may need to work mornings, evenings, and/or weekends
Other duties as assigned by supervisor