Personal Trainer - Asheville

YMCA of Western North Carolina • Asheville, NC

1d • $23 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Personal Trainer, you are responsible for planning and leading a range of individualized exercise/activity sessions for clients in a fitness specialty area. You will perform a variety of fitness programs that are both educational and motivational. The Personal Trainer provides a positive customer experience, which promotes member wellness per the YMCA policies and procedures and creates a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be certified by Y-approved certification agencies
• Current certification as a Personal Trainer; ACSM, ACE, AFFA, NSCA, or NETA preferred. (Accredited Certification Required)
• Maintain personal training certification by meeting continuing education requirements
• Attain and maintain current YMCA of WNC-approved CPR, AED, First Aid, O2, and BPP certifications within 90 days of hire
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to relate and communicate with members and staff and be able to interpret and carry out the mission and goals of the YMCA of WNC.
• Knowledge of all YMCA of WNC events, programs, resources, and other community wellness resources.
• Must be able to clearly see, hear, and speak.
• Must be able to bend, stand, stoop, and walk for extended periods of time throughout the facility.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Must be able to comprehend and communicate written and verbal instructions

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with individuals in an exercise setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and instructs various personal training sessions for clients.
• Provides encouragement and expertise for each client in support of their health and well-being goals.
• Contacts potential clients within 24 hours of being notified of a new client; ensures prompt and courteous contact with members during and in between sessions; reports to sessions on time. Meets with all scheduled clients and tracks sessions as required.
• Administers, tracks and evaluates fitness assessments and other pre-participation documentation concerning individual exercise programs.
• Adheres to all guidelines and expectations as outlined by the YMCA Wellness policies and procedures, including providing safe classes and sessions, responding to and reporting any accidents or incidents, and following expectations when not scheduled for personal training appointments.
• Promotes and sells personal training and small group programs and services while helping to achieve monthly revenue and session goals.
• Assists leadership with special wellness events and tasks as needed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free individual membership to all YMCA of WNC locations (must regularly coach one class per week)
• Discounted membership for household members
• Discounted program fees (swim lessons, youth sports, summer camp and more)
• Start a 403(b) smart savings account on day one of employment (optional) and begin eligibility for YMCA retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities through local and Y-USA trainings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees