Personal Trainer

Personal Trainer

Location:

Killeen, TX | Salary: $42,000.00 - $60,000.00

Instructs group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels. Modifies class as needed to meet varied health, ability and cultural needs. Attends all YMCA training meetings, special events and staff meetings as requested. Must uphold and promote the YMCA mission by demonstrating the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Asks and answers questions from program participants and members to support them in achieving their goals related to health and well-being.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members and program participants connect with each other and the ASYMCA.
• Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
• Celebrates achievement of program participants related to program or personal goals, mastering of specific skills or overall health and well-being.

• Arrives on time to set up music and routine before the start of class.
• Reads weekly fitness announcements to the class prior to start.
• Begins and ends classes on time.
• Adjusts program to meet the needs of participants in each class.
• Returns all equipment back in proper storage location.
• Sweeps studio/exercise area after completion of each class.
• Reports accurate class attendance counts.
• Keeps music below 85 decibels.
• Reports damaged equipment to the Wellness Director.
• Checks email regularly for updates from the Wellness Director.
• Wears only ASYMCA Fitness Staff attire when instructing (mid-drift covered, shorts minimum of 3” inseam).
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Current Group Exercise Certification from ACE, NASM, AAFA, or 200 hours yoga instructor training, or Zumba, or ReFIT certification.
• First Aid/CPR Certification.
• State Police Criminal Record Check.

• Ability to conduct classes and activities; including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates in a Wellness Center, but is based in an office. The position will interact with children and adults on a daily basis.

10% travel time is expected. May need to travel from one ASYMCA facility to another to instruct or substitute classes.

• Must have current certification in area of expertise.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills.
• One year experience instructing group exercise classes is preferred.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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