Personal Trainer

Personal Trainer

The Personal Trainer will be responsible for understanding the proper use of and provide safe and effective instruction of selectorized, free weight, and cardiovascular exercise equipment. With regard to standardized exercise recommendation, maintain an understanding of current research and technology, in accordance with the principles of the YMCA. The Personal Trainer will give fair and equal treatment to all clients, while maintaining confidentiality of verbal and written information about the individual. Trainers will maintain a safe, enjoyable atmosphere for members while upholding the principles and philosophy of the YMCA.

Responsibilities include:

• Develops and creates relationships with members. Visualize and assist in meeting the demands of the membership and provide a warm and welcoming environment
• Provides personal training and customized programming to members
• Effectively designs programs based on individual member needs, goals and professional guidelines
• Ensures training sessions are paid and registered for before start of session and ensures clients are scheduled for the appropriate sessions (Clients paying for one on one sessions are seen one on one, clients paying for group sessions are grouped with a minimum of one other client)
• Practices thorough teaching principles and provides appropriate safety information to aid in the prevention of injuries
• Provides proper instruction and motivation for participants at all levels of skill and fitness levels
• Educates participants of the risks, limitations, and benefits of exercises being performed
• Always works only within scope of qualifications and maintains confidentiality of member information at all times
• Educates the members on new programs, volunteer and fundraising opportunities
• Uses the YMCA's philosophy of helping each person achieve his or her personal best through proper training and educational opportunities
• Completes an appropriate Incident/Accident report for injuries, confrontations, or other situations immediately after they occurred. Turn in the report immediately to the appropriate supervisor
• Knows and enforces facility rules
• Teaches and performs weight room etiquette including: wiping down equipment after usage, re-racking weights, sharing of equipment, not sitting on machines between sets, etc. You may have to pick up weight room items left by others.
• Understands it is against YMCA policy to accept direct payment/compensation from clients for your services
• Follows the appropriate appearance policy for the YMCA and the specific area (YMCA staff shirt should be worn at all times)
• Attends all staff meetings
• Knows the YMCA mission statement and exemplifies the YMCA Core Values at all times
• Other reasonable duties may be assigned that meet work experience and training by supervisor.

Requirements include:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Completion of at least 3 years of High School or equivalent
• Approved Certification from a national organization (ACE, NASM, ACSM, AFAA, etc.) or YMCA Strength and Conditioning and maintain current certification thereafter.
• Recommended: College degree in a health-related field
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification or obtain certification within the first 60 days of employment and maintain current certification
• Make decisions and judgments
• Answer questions or refer to the appropriate person
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude towards all members
• Ability to cooperate and work well with other staff and participants
• High degree of positive energy to motivate participants
• Working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and training principles
• Knowledge of personal training strategies and understanding of current research and technology
• Maintain a knowledge base of resistance training principles
• Speak and See Clearly
• Bend/stoop/twist/run/walk/climb/kneel/push/pull/jump
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Speak fluent English
• Lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to work with a diverse population and ability
• Comfortable working with cleaning chemicals
• Able to assist participants when needed