Personal Trainer - Western YMCA Family Location

Job Description

Job Description

Our Promise:

Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success
Improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve
Unite communities and inspire service to others

Benefits & Perks:

12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility
Learning and development workshops
Career advancement opportunities
Staff Discounts on Programs & Services and more!

Rate of pay: $16.75-$23.00. Final compensation is based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.

Essential Responsibilities

• Attend and actively participate in all training as assigned
• Leads energizing, fun, safe programs, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish established department goals and KPI’s.
• Leverage available technology to enhance client results and experience.
• Actively build client base and meet established retention goals.
• Maintain timely and effective communication with the client including but not limited to scheduling session count and follow up.
• Design and demonstrate exercise programs to minimize injury and promote fitness.
• Monitor and assess client progress, provide motivation, keep accurate records of completed sessions.
• Must have a good working knowledge of general exercise principles up to and including physical limitations, muscle groups, motivational skills, and contra-indicated exercises.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPR & First Aid Certified
• Bachelor's Degree in exercise science or related field or nationally recognized personal trainer certification from NCCA. ACSM, ACE, ISSA, NASM or NSCA preferred, but others accepted as deemed appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-lingual skills
• NCCA certification

The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer. The Y maintains a work environment in which staff are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.