Personal Trainers / Group Fitness Instructors
About The Position
Personal Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors create energy and motivation to support a YWCA member's journey through wellness at the YWCA. They help create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members to access wellness and achieve their goals. Candidates may apply to provide services as a Personal Trainer, a Group Fitness Instructor, or both. Personal Trainers and Group Instructors operate as independent contractors. The YWCA of Asheville and WNC is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women. Our goal is for the YWCA’s mission to be embedded in every aspect of programming, including our approach to the health and wellness programming in our classes. The ideal candidate for this position has a passion for social and racial justice, along with an understanding of the role that a holistic approach to health and wellness is an integral aspect of freedom, dignity, and justice for all. In addition to personal training and standard class instruction, roles for specialized movement instruction and educational workshops are also available for interested contractors.
Requirements
- Excellent punctuality for the precise start and end of scheduled sessions
- Adaptability in scheduling sessions and class times
- Current Accredited Personal Training Certification
- Current CPR/First Aid certification or immediately attainable
Nice To Haves
- Passion for social and racial justice
- Understanding of the role that a holistic approach to health and wellness is an integral aspect of freedom, dignity, and justice for all
Responsibilities
- Log hours of service
- Report participant attendance
- Regularly respond to emails from YWCA staff regarding schedule logistics
- Create energy and motivation to support a YWCA member's journey through wellness
- Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members to access wellness and achieve their goals
- Provide services as a Personal Trainer, a Group Fitness Instructor, or both
- Offer instruction in fitness classes that require physical activity for more than an hour at a time
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities for ongoing learning and growth of trauma-informed skills and best practices
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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