Personal Trainer - Towson (Orokawa)

YMCA Maryland•Towson, MD

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Fitness Director, or other assigned associate, Personal Trainer is responsible for delivering excellent services to all members, guest, and program participants. The primary function of the Personal Trainer will be to highly engage with members, guest, and program participants by providing/training high quality, appropriately challenging, and fun exercise routines to meet the needs of the individual including 1-on-1 training, partner training, small/medium/large group training, and also providing a safe and welcoming environment.

Requirements

Required to have nationally recognized accredited personal training certification (e.g. ACE, NASM, ISSA, NCSF)

Responsibilities

Reports to work in uniform a minimum of fifteen minutes prior to assigned shift in order to receive communications and instructions from supervisor or associate, and to prepare the appropriate space.
Provide excellent services to members, guest, and program participants in the Y center, on the phone, and through email exchange
Through engagement, build meaningful relationships with members, guest, and program participants with positive and solution driven interaction
Promote wellness concepts that embody well-rounded healthy and safe lifestyle
Obtain and maintain national personal training certification, and continuous education on formats
Maintain needed CECs, certification requirement, and ongoing trainings needed
Adhere to the format and certification requirements while training
Embody sensitivity and patience in dealing with diverse membership and wellness levels; avoid intimidated wellness environment
Coach and encourage members to meet their wellness goals
Maintain administrative responsibilities including recording appointments and ongoing communication for supervisor
Monitor, clean, and inspect equipment regularly; report any challenges or concerns
Adhere/enforce to all policies, guidelines, rules, and best practices as outlined by the Y in Central Maryland with positive interaction
Leader in handling conflict, concerns, member frustrations, and unusual center situations
Informing proper leaders of operating challenges and/or conflicts during operating hours (either with members and/or associates)
Focus on quality experiences and engagement within programs, services, and activities
Promotes a professional image and maintains a clean and safe environment at all times.
Ability to work with diverse population, all ages, genders, and sexual orientations
Attend and actively participate in all meetings as assigned
Incorporate the four character values of the Y: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility and adhere to the Y Code of Conduct
Communicate the Y mission and objectives to the community.
Assist in all other areas as assigned.