Personal Trainer - East Belleville YMCA

Base Pay $22.00 - $24.00 / Hour Job Category Part Time Employee Type Part Time Required Degree High school Manage Others No Contact information Name Molly Schmidt Email View email address on click.appcast.io Description Promotes the YMCA’s healthy spirit, mind and body philosophy through individualized personal exercise prescriptions. Screen and interview potential clients to determine their readiness for exercise and physical activity. Perform fitness tests or assessments (as appropriate) on clients to determine their current level of fitness. Help clients set realistic goals and provide motivation for adherence to the program. Ability to develop and deliver exercise prescriptions to all clientele. Demonstrate and instruct specific techniques to clients for the safe and effective performance of various exercise movements by applying the fundamental principles of exercise science. Supervise or “spot” (physically assisting clients with an exercise that usually involves free weights or dumbbells to minimize risk of injury) clients when they are performing exercise movements. Maintains records of clients’ progress or lack thereof with respect to the exercise prescription Motivate individuals to begin and to continue healthy behaviors. Performs all other duties as assigned. The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse. Requirements ** Level of Qualifications/Certificates can vary and will be assessed upon hire High School diploma up to College Degree in Exercise Science or related field preferred Minimum 6 months of experience, in the field or classroom, in developing exercise prescriptions/exercise programming and instruction. Currently personal trainer certified with a NCCA (National Commission for Certifying Agencies) that tests both theoretical knowledge and performance Complete YMCA courses related to Health & Wellness as assigned Full Compensation Package (when applicable) 403(b) Retirement Savings Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after completing 1,000 hours of service during any two 12-month period. 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University Free individual membership to YMCA nationwide #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Lincoln