Personal Trainer, Earlywine Park YMCA

YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

Design and administer personalized fitness training programs in accordance with members’ needs and goals and the objectives of the Personal Training Program. Personal Trainers provide fitness assessments and health risk appraisals, support participants through motivational guidance, maintain program and training records, promote the program, and help ensure a safe, clean fitness environment. The role also supports YMCA events and mission, builds positive and sustainable relationships with members, donors, and volunteers, and respects client confidentiality.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be an approved national Personal Trainer Instructor.
Must maintain current CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid certifications, renewed annually; YMCA training is available if needed.
Must complete all required Redwoods Trainings within 30 days of hire and renew them annually.
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and demonstrate correct exercise form.
Must have the ability to develop program levels for participants and understand muscles, basic nutrition, and overall fitness.
Strong communication and listening skills, including the ability to handle complaining or demanding individuals without taking comments personally.
High school education or equivalent preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school education or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Design and administer personalized fitness training programs based on member needs, goals, and program objectives.
Develop program levels for participants and apply knowledge of muscles, basic nutrition, and overall fitness.
Administer health risk appraisals and individual or group fitness assessments when appropriate.
Maintain current certifications and knowledge of fitness trends, innovations, programs, and healthy-lifestyle information.
Attend two mandatory association Health and Fitness meetings each year and staff meetings as designated by the supervisor.
Complete required Bloodborne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment, and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire and renew it annually.
Maintain appropriate trainee and training-card records, report Paycom hours, and complete incident and accident reports.
Assist with marketing the personal training program and YMCA special events when needed.
Enforce safety standards and procedures; remain alert to potential hazards and accidents.
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 weights to the coordinator or director.
Notify members and the supervisor at least 24 hours in advance when a session needs rescheduling, except in emergencies.
Build positive relationships with members and provide motivational support and guidance; develop meaningful, sustainable relationships with members, donors, and volunteers.
Support the YMCA and its mission, demonstrate caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, and protect client confidentiality.
Be physically and mentally fit to demonstrate correct form, lift at least 50 pounds, and effectively administer CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid.