Personal Trainer, Earlywine Park YMCA

YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The Personal Trainer designs and administers personalized fitness training programs that align with members’ needs and goals and the objectives of the Personal Training Program. The role involves developing positive relationships with members, providing motivation and guidance, protecting client confidentiality, and supporting the Y’s mission and values. Trainers must stay current with fitness trends and help participants understand healthy lifestyle practices. The position also includes fitness assessments and health risk appraisals, maintaining training and incident records, supporting program marketing and special events, and keeping fitness areas and equipment safe, clean, and organized. The trainer must maintain required certifications and complete designated annual training.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
Approved national Personal Trainer Instructor.
Current CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid; certifications must be renewed annually. Training may be provided by the Y if needed.
Complete required Redwoods trainings within 30 days of hire and renew them annually.
Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Physically and mentally fit to demonstrate correct form and lift weight, remain alert to hazards and accidents, and administer CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid effectively.
Understanding of muscles, basic nutrition, and overall fitness.
Strong communication and listening skills, including the ability to handle complaining or demanding individuals without taking comments personally.

Nice To Haves

High school education or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and administer personalized fitness training programs based on members’ needs and goals and the objectives of the Personal Training Program.
Develop fitness programs for participants at all program levels and demonstrate proper exercise form.
Administer health risk appraisals and individual or group fitness assessments when appropriate.
Maintain current fitness knowledge and educate participants about healthy lifestyle practices.
Develop positive and sustainable relationships with members, donors, and volunteers, and provide members with motivational support and guidance.
Respect client confidentiality and demonstrate caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Attend two mandatory association Health and Fitness meetings each year and staff meetings as designated by the supervisor.
Complete Bloodborne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment, Child Abuse Prevention, and required Redwoods trainings within 30 days of hire and renew them annually.
Maintain current certifications, including CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid.
Maintain records for trainees and training cards, report hours in Paycom, and complete incident and accident reports.
Assist with marketing the program and YMCA special events when needed.
Enforce safety standards and procedures, recognize potential hazards, and administer CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid effectively.
Re-rack dumbbells and plates before and after training, keep fitness and free-weight areas clutter-free, and assist with cleaning cardiovascular, weight-machine, and free-weight equipment.
Communicate equipment malfunctions or damaged free-weight equipment to the coordinator or director.
Notify the member and supervisor at least 24 hours in advance when a session needs to be rescheduled, except in an emergency.