Personal Trainer - Atrium Family YMCA

Overview

Position:
Personal Trainer - Atrium Family YMCA (Great Miami Valley YMCA). Under the direction of the Wellness Director, the Personal Trainer plans and leads individualized or group exercise sessions in a fitness specialty area. The role provides educational and motivational fitness programs in alignment with the YMCA mission.

• Develops, implements, and instructs personal training and group training sessions; provides encouragement and expertise to help clients achieve health and well-being goals.
• Administers, tracks, and evaluates health history questionnaires, fitness assessments, and other pre-participation documentation related to individual exercise programs.
• Promotes and sells personal training programs and services.
• Reports program suggestions, problems, and concerns to the Wellness Director.
• Maintains required Continuing Education Credits (CECs), national certifications, and YMCA certifications.
• Attends staff meetings and YMCA trainings as required.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 1 year in health and fitness; 1 year experience in personal training and group training preferred.
• Certifications:
  
  Nationally Accredited Personal Training Certification or other approved/accredited certification(s).
• CPR, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen Administration or willingness to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Demonstrated customer service and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead individuals/groups and motivate others to achieve health goals.
• Ability to work with all age groups and ability levels.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Stand and be mobile for the majority of the work shift; instruct and observe participants in proper techniques.
• Lead classes and sessions, demonstrate exercise techniques, and perform associated physical activities.
• Stretch, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs; move heavy equipment daily.
• Recognize and respond calmly in emergencies.

Please submit any current certification(s) under "Other" requested documents.