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At the Y, you can find a rewarding career path with opportunities to grow professionally while making a positive impact in your community.
Job Description
Personal Trainers have the responsibility of developing and implementing individualized workout regimens and conducting fitness assessments for members.
Qualifications
KNOW HOW:
A minimum of one year of experience working in a YMCA wellness center or similar facility is required.
Ability to relate to Y members in a positive manner.
Must be a highly motivated person with leadership ability and strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
High school diploma or equivalent is required. Minimum of 2 years of college completed in a
related field is preferred.
Thorough knowledge of exercise science is required, including functional anatomy, exercise physiology, nutrition and injury prevention.
Multilingual ability is preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
Must be able to lift and/or assist participants up to 180 pounds in weight.
Must be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
Ability to view/enter data for long periods of time.
Essential Functions
Trains participants in a way that is both demonstrative and professional.
Watches and corrects participants when training in an unsafe manner.
Promotes wellness and other YMCA programming.
Communicates a thorough knowledge of exercise science is required, including functional anatomy, exercise physiology, nutrition and injury prevention.
Conducts fitness evaluations for new clients including goal setting assessments, orientation of cardiovascular and strength training equipment, and recommendation of appropriate wellness programs or personal training.
Provides fitness orientations, training and fitness assessments to members.
Must be able to design fitness programs suitable to clients that are safe and effective.
Help maintain a clean and safe wellness center and facility
Exemplify a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
Leader
Required Certifications
Certification as a Personal Trainer with a national organization that tests theoretical knowledge and performance (ACE, NASM, ACSM NETA etc.) .
Currently certified in CPR and AED or obtain within 60 days of hire.