Personal Trainer

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the director, the Personal Trainer is responsible for providing high quality personal exercise training, as well as small group training, and conducting physiologically sound, effective, and fun training sessions by providing excellent leadership, up-to-date quality instruction and high energy motivation. A key job element is to provide leadership through outstanding customer service to YMCA members and participants. As well he/she must screen individuals' medical histories and current health status to identify major health risk factors; administers fitness assessments and counsel's individuals regarding assessment results. Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop friendly, professional relationships with members and participants.
• Adapt training level to meet the objectives of the participants offering a variety of intensity modifications as needed.
• Instruct members in the strength training principles, training procedures, and exercise techniques.
• Teach members the proper and preferred use of all the strength training equipment.
• Provide individual supervision and reinforcement during members' training sessions.
• Promote Personal Training through personal example and member interaction.
• Help maintain a neat, clean and pleasant environment on the Wellness floor.
• Attend scheduled Wellness Coach/Personal Trainer staff meetings and participates inappropriate workshops.
• Stay current on fitness concepts and ideas.
• Attend continuing education courses and mandatory trainings.
• Remain alert and attentive to participants.
• Encourage member involvement and support and promote other YMCA classes.
• Relay YMCA policies, programs, and event information to participants.
• Operate all equipment properly and promptly report any problems.
• Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency procedures.
• Maintain required certifications.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• Personal Training certification from a nationally recognized vendor .
• Must possess current CPR/AED/FIRST AID certification within 60 days of hire.
• Must complete Child Abuse Prevention & Risk Management training within association timeline.
• Must obtain and remain compliant with all training standards assigned by the YMCA of the USA and YMCA.
• Ability to effectively communicate with members, staff, peers, volunteers, and supervisor; ability to effectively communicate information on YMCA health and wellness programs.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• 1 year of experience teaching fitness classes/personal training.
• Flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends.

PERSONAL TRAINER PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:

• Monitor the fitness room as fitness members use the exercise equipment.
• Motivate and educate fitness members in leading healthy lifestyles.
• Greet and acknowledge all members.
• Get to know members.
• Connect with members using Listen First techniques and Activate America.
• Motivate and educate fitness members.
• Offer information on proper use of exercise equipment.
• Establish a healthy emotional environment to impact adherence.
• Understand the prevention, detection, and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, basic emergency procedures, and the legal and professional responsibilities of wellness coaches.
• Take initiative to sell Personal Training during Wellness Coach shifts and member interactions.
• Integrate the mission of the YMCA and follow the core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility .into the healthy living aspect of job responsibilities.
• Assist and help train Health & Wellness Interns.
• Take professional initiative to promote personal training, clinics and all wellness relate opportunities.
• Maintain accountability to your duties.
• Support in the retention of member
• All other duties assigned by your supervisor.
• Actively participates in membership growth.
• Adheres to association and position training requirements.
• Participates in annual fundraising.
• Work various hours and locations to meet association needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Incorporates the Y's mission and values into the organization's vision and strategies. Ensures community engagement; promotes the global nature of the Y. Leads a culture of volunteerism ensuring engagement, inclusion, and ownership. Leads a culture of philanthropy.

Collaboration: Advocates for and institutionalizes inclusion and diversity throughout the organization. Initiates the development of relationships with influential leaders to impact and strengthen the community. Is recognized as an inspirational community leader who navigates complex political and social circles with ease. Communicates to engage and inspire people within and outside the YMCA. Ensures that a talent management system is in place and executed effectively.

Operational Effectiveness: Possesses penetrating insight and strong strategic and critical thinking skills. Invests resources in well-designed innovation initiatives. Creates a structure to deliver organization-wide results to achieve objectives. Develops and implements stewardship strategies. Determines benchmarks and ensures appropriate leadership to meet objectives.

Personal Growth: Creates a learning organization. Effectively drives change by leveraging resources and creating alignment to expand organizational opportunities. Shares authority and demonstrates courage and humility. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum 18 years of age
2. CPR/AED/First Aid Certified within 60 days of hire
3. Personal Trainer Certification from nationally recognized vendor at time of hire
4. Orientation to Healthy Living at the Y to be completed within 60 days of hire
5. New Staff Orientation required within 60 days of hire
6. Child Abuse Prevention Training required within 60 days of hire
7. Experience in fitness instruction/Personal Training
8. Bachelors degree preferred
9. Interpersonal communication skills required
10. Ability to work with youth and adults from beginner to advanced levels of fitness experience
11. Must have the physical, visual and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job
12. Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds
13. Personal Trainer must abide by YMCA policies, procedures and guidelines
14. Complete incident reports as necessary