Personal Trainer

Description

Personal Trainer | YMCA of the North | $25.00-$40.00/hr | Full-Time & Part-Time Flexible Schedules

At a glance:
The YMCA of the North is seeking certified Personal Trainers to help members of all ages achieve their health and wellness goals. Unlike many training opportunities, you'll have access to an established and engaged membership base, providing immediate opportunities to build and grow your client roster. This flexible role offers competitive pay, a free YMCA membership, paid session prep time, ongoing professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact through personalized fitness coaching.

Schedule:

• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Flexible scheduling based on client demand and availability
• One-on-one and small group training sessions (30- and 60-minute formats)

Pay:

• $25.00-$40.00 per hour
• Starting pay begins at $25.00/hr and varies based on qualifications and experience
• 15 minutes of paid prep time per training session
• Comprehensive benefits available for eligible full-time employees, including medical, dental, paid time off, and free YMCA membership

The salary range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00 hourly. We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package for full-time includes a wide range of benefits (medical, dental, life, disability, and more) as well as generous paid time off and free membership. Part-time benefits will vary.


1. Job Summary:


The Personal Trainer follows the YMCA of the USA, Health and Fitness guidelines and is responsible for planning and leading a range of individualized or group exercise/activity sessions for clients in a fitness specialty area. The incumbent performs a variety of fitness programs that are both educational and motivational. The incumbent provides customer service which promotes member wellness in accordance with the YMCA policies and procedures and creates a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment.

2. Essential Functions:

• Develop, implement and instruct a variety of personal training and group training sessions for clients. Provide encouragement and expertise for the client in support of their health and well-being goals.

• Administer, track and evaluate health history questionnaires, fitness assessments and other pre-participation documentation with regard to individual exercise programs.

• Adhere to Policies & Expectations for Y of the North Personal Trainers document which includes but is not limited to providing safe classes and sessions and responding to and reporting any accidents or incidents.

• Promote and sell personal training programs and services while achieving monthly revenue and session goals.

• Maintain required CEC's and national certifications.

• Follow Fitness Floor expectations when not scheduled for personal training, group training or performing a Fitness Assessments.

3. Relationships:


This position reports to the Wellbeing Director who reports to the Executive Director. The incumbent works closely with clients and members as well as Member Services and building/maintenance staff.

4. Qualifications:


Required

• NCCA-accredited and/or nationally recognized Personal Training Certification such as NASM-CPT,ACSM-CPT, and Equivalents. Confirm other with hiring manager.

• Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/PR and AED.

• Formal training in the specialty class being taught and/or ability to demonstrate the movements and exercises.

• Demonstrated customer service skills and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to lead an individual/group and motivate others to achieve their health and well-being goals.

• Demonstrated ability working with all age groups and ability levels.

• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.


Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Health/Exercise Science or related field.

• 1 year experience in the health and fitness field.

• 1 year experience Personal Training and Group Training.

6. Work Conditions:


• Ability to lead assigned classes and sessions, demonstrating exercise techniques and perform associated physical activities.


• Ability to stand and be mobile majority of work shift.

• Stretch, bend, and lift up to 50lbs and move heavy equipment on a daily basis.

• Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in the event of an emergency.

7. Additional Notes:


This job description represents the major functions of the position, but it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from branch representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association's success.