Personal Trainer - North Scott YMCA
About The Position
The Personal Trainer provides an enjoyable, high quality and safe exercise prescription to YMCA members and program participants. We are looking for someone who displays the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and adheres to our mission. This position is expected to be able to successfully perform all physical activities necessary to perform essential and related functions of the job including, ability to frequently lift a minimum of 45 pounds efficiently and safely. Personal Training and CPR/AED/First Aid certifications are required prior to hire and/or prior to peforming Personal Trainer duties. The YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley is a 4-star rated Charity Navigator employer for over 16 years. "Only 2% of the charities we evaluate have received at least 11 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley outperforms most other charities in America." - Charity Navigator. We have also been voted "Best in the QC" by Locals Love Us several years in a row.
Requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Passionate about fitness and helping others reach their goals.
- Patience and empathy to understand clients' individual challenges.
- Must obtain or posses a Personal Training Certification through nationally recognized organization (AFAA, ACE, NSCA, NASM, or ACSM Personal Training certification(s) .
- Personal Training and CPR/AED/First Aid certifications are required prior to hire and/or prior to peforming Personal Trainer duties.
- Ability to frequently lift a minimum of 45 pounds efficiently and safely.
Responsibilities
- Conduct fitness assessments to understand members' current fitness levels.
- Adaptability to tailor training programs for various fitness levels and preferences.
- Provide clear and concise instructions on exercise techniques.
- Demonstrate proper form and posture to minimize the risk of injury.
Benefits
- Free individual YMCA membership!
- Discounts on programs
- Tuition Assistance
- Competitive Wages
- Flexible Schedules
- Career Development
- Child Care discount 25% (must work min 20 hrs/week to qualify); Summer Camp discounts
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Program
- Y Retirement Fund: Y pays 12%, eligibility requirements; 403b and Roth available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Social Assistance
Education Level
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