Personal Trainer (East Communities)

Are you passionate about guiding others on their fitness journey? As a dedicated Personal Trainer, you'll embark on a dual role that extends beyond the confines of a traditional fitness position. Your primary focus will be on building a robust personal training client base. This involves not just providing fitness guidance but also establishing meaningful connections with individuals committed to achieving their health and wellness goals. Crafting personalized fitness plans tailored to the unique needs of each client, you'll be the catalyst for their transformative journey. In addition to cultivating your personal training clientele, you will play a pivotal role as a floor monitor, ensuring a safe and motivating workout environment for all gym-goers. Your responsibilities will extend to conducting equipment orientations, imparting your expertise to newcomers, and fostering a sense of community within the fitness space. The dynamic nature of these tasks is reflected in an hourly rate of $15 when Personal Trainers are not actively engaged with clients. As you contribute to the success of your personal training clients, you'll simultaneously shape the overall fitness atmosphere. By highlighting the myriad benefits of exercise, you'll inspire and empower individuals to embrace healthier lifestyles. If you're eager to make a genuine impact, relish the prospect of diverse responsibilities, and are committed to fostering a community of well-being, seize this opportunity to join us in shaping healthier, happier lives. Preferred availability Tues/Thurs 6am-10am How You Will Make an Impact (Essential responsibilities): Conduct personal training sessions with members as scheduled. Encourage members to learn and understand the benefits of exercise and weight training and provide information about other available programs offered through the YMCA. Lead individual or group activities as designated by the Health & Wellness Director. Understand and carry out the YMCA Fitness Program objectives. Ensure equipment is clean and ready to use for the next session. Promote the YMCA's character values, mission, wellness philosophy, and role in the community. Lead by example the Y's mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff, and guests. Become an Ambassador of the Y's work and culture by being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand. Complete other duties as assigned. What You Bring to Power your Purpose (Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities): High School graduate or GED equivalent. Minimum of 18 years of age Personal Trainers must have a current certification from a nationally recognized and NCAA-accredited organization. Athletics and Fitness Association of America Personal Fitness Trainer (AFAA) American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) American Council on Exercise (ACE) Cooper Institute is grandfathered in/uses ACE International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA) National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) National Council on Strength & Fitness (NSCF) National Council for Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT) National Exercise and Sports Trainer Association (NESTA) National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA) National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT) National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) World Instructor Training Schools (WITS) You are a team player. You are a team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude and you can work well with others. You are organized and productive. You are organized, able to prioritize tasks, and handle multiple assignments. You are a strong communicator. You listen for understanding and meaning. You speak and write effectively. You foster a culture of inclusion and belonging. You leverage people's differences as strengths. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr greateraustinyexternal