Personal Trainer

YMCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA•Fort Myers, FL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Executive/Wellness/Program Director, the Personal Trainer prescribes, develops, and assists clients with personalized fitness programs. This role involves designing and implementing safe, effective, and enjoyable fitness programs tailored to individual member needs, maintaining accurate progress records, and ensuring proper exercise execution. The Personal Trainer is also responsible for adhering to YMCA standards, motivating members, promoting other YMCA programs, and ensuring a safe and clean workout environment.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age.
Successfully complete Association’s background screening requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of exercise equipment, general weight lifting, health and wellness, and the ability to demonstrate exercises.
Adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke-free workplace policy.
Employment is contingent upon completing required Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Current Personal Training certification from a nationally recognized organization.
CPR/ First Aid/AED Certifications required.
Annual completion of YMCA Blood Borne Pathogens training.
Annual completion of YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention training.
One year or more of experience in fitness.
Knowledge of Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols.
Willingness to complete additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor.

Responsibilities

Design and implement safe, effective, and enjoyable fitness programs that meet the unique needs and wants of each member.
Keep accurate records of members' progress.
Monitor proper executions, form and technique when demonstrating exercises.
Ensure clients sign the "YMCA Personal training Contract" prior to starting training.
Plan and instruct individuals, small groups, or classes with a personalized approach following YMCA standards and guidelines.
Contact clients on a regular basis to follow-up on the progression of their fitness program.
Enter availability into Appointment King at least one week in advance and schedule clients accordingly.
Arrive promptly for clients, act professionally, and dress according to requirements (uniform shirt, neat shorts or warm-up pants, sneakers, and YMCA name tag).
If unable to make an appointment with a referral, contact the client directly.
Discuss and promote all other YMCA programs.
Motivate members to commit to long-term participation.
Respond to and report accidents and/or incidents to supervisor immediately.
Interact with members that aren’t current clients, assisting with machine usage and providing appropriate exercise advice.
Encourage first-time users to go through the orientation process and ensure all members fill out the medical form.
Refer any medical conditions requiring further investigation or physician’s approval to the supervisor.
Be aware of signs that equipment may be in need of maintenance, place an out-of-order sign on malfunctioning equipment, and inform the supervisor.
Ensure all participants wear appropriate exercise attire and footwear.
Make sure all equipment is put away correctly following sessions, including proper restacking of weights.
Attend regularly scheduled, mandatory staff meetings.
Uphold all staff safety requirements, including cleaning protocols throughout the day.
Perform other duties as assigned.