YMCA Personal Trainer

Position Summary

The Person al Trainer provides a custom fitness program in proper cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training in a one on one learning environment to both health seekers and active fitness participants.

• Current certification in Personal Training from an approved organization, i.e. ACE, AFFA, etc.
• Thorough knowledge of strength and cardiovascular equipment and their appropriate use.
• Ability to assess individual fitness and effectively build a customized fitness program.
• Physical ability to lead and interact in fitness activities and perform related physical fitness skills.
• Certification requirements include, within 30 days of hire, CPR/AED and First Aid;
  Child Abuse Prevention (for Youth and Family Fitness programs).

• Arrives at work consistently on time, in proper uniform, and prepared to perform the essential functions of your job.
• Learn members’ names and unique individual goals each shift.
• Effectively plans, organizes and presents individualized fitness program for optimal skill development.
• Educates members on proper exercise form and appropriate use of equipment, providing appropriate intervention and communication when necessary.
• Provides members with “spotting” support when safe and appropriate.
• Maintains a neat and orderly environment by ensuring equipment is returned to its proper location after use.
• Maintains awareness of changes in schedules, staffing, procedures and environment that can affect a member’s YMCA experience, and leads members through the changes in an informative, supportive manner.
• Models consistently the Y’s values of caring, respect, responsibility and citizenship, thereby encouraging and supporting the development of these values within our members.
• Attends all staff meetings and in-service trainings.

• Adheres to all safety policies, rules and standard operating procedures established by the YMCA.
• Inspects, corrects and maintains the work station/environment to ensure it is free from hazards or unsafe conditions.
• Reports all injuries and accidents, no matter how minor, immediately to the appropriate supervisor.
• Immediately reports all observed unsafe acts and conditions to the supervisor.
• Always reports to work in an acceptable condition, not under the influence of any substance that could inhibit the ability to work safely or efficiently.