Personal Trainer

About This Role

Assist members in designing, training, and maintaining personalized exercise programs while ensuring safety and adherence to policies within the Fitness Center. This role focuses on implementing effective, enjoyable fitness programs tailored to individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and incorporates the YMCA five core values into all activities
• Plans and develops individual fitness programs
• Demonstrates proper operation and correct use of fitness equipment; assists with exercise techniques, and helps develop member’s knowledge of physiology and exercise
• Maintains regular contact with members regarding effectiveness and progression of their fitness program
• Monitors fitness floor/room to ensure safe use of all equipment; responds to and reports accidents and incidents
• Monitors the condition of the exercise equipment, including reporting any necessary repairs
• Keeps the weight room neat and orderly, including cleaning the fitness equipment
• Keeps accurate and confidential member records including health and wellness assessments, personal information, fitness routines and training schedules
• Participates with fitness staff to develop quality programs to meet members' needs
• Responds to members concerns

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18
• High school diploma or equivalent
• National Personal Training certification
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention trainings
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to resolve routine problems
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to be sensitive and alter to the needs, feelings, and safety of others

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience working as a Personal Trainer preferred

Nice to Have

• Previous experience working as a Personal Trainer
• Focus on client satisfaction
• Outstanding customer service
• Delivers excellent results
• Previous experience with diverse populations

Certifications