PERSONAL TRAINER

Personal Trainer

John McClure Snook Family YMCA - Foley, AL

Description

The Personal Trainer is responsible for developing personal exercise programs for YMCA members, providing individual or small group instruction, and helping members achieve their health and fitness goals in a safe, motivating environment aligned with the YMCA's mission and core values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct fitness assessments and develop individualized workout plans.
• Provide personal and small group training sessions.
• Monitor progress, modify programs as needed, and track member performance.
• Educate clients on proper form, equipment use, and general fitness principles.
• Promote the YMCA's health and wellness programs and encourage participation.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming fitness environment.
• Build positive relationships with members, staff, and the community.
• Stay current with fitness trends and certification requirements.
• Uphold YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

YMCA Competencies (Team Leader):

• Mission Advancement
• Collaboration
• Operational Effectiveness
• Personal Growth

Abuse Risk Management language:

Employees and volunteers who directly supervise consumers will:

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.

Employees and volunteers who do not directly supervise consumers will:

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
• Maintenance employees and volunteers—ensure unused rooms and closets remain locked; routinely monitor high-risk locations (locker-rooms and bathrooms), etc.
• Front desk personnel—ensure consumers are properly signed in and signed out, ensures only authorized adults are allowed in the facility, etc.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate or Bachelor's in Exercise Science or related field preferred).
• Current Personal Trainer Certification from a nationally recognized organization (e.g., NASM, ACE, ACSM, ISSA).
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification (YMCA or nationally recognized).
• Prior experience in personal training or health & wellness coaching preferred.
• Strong communication, motivation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Working Conditions:

• Active, fitness-based environment.
• Requires standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and demonstrating exercises.