Personal Trainer - Lake Houston

Position Summary

Assist members in designing, training, and maintaining a personalized exercise program. Ensure all policies are followed and members are monitored while in the Fitness Center. The Person al Trainer will design and implement safe, effective, and enjoyable fitness programs that will meet the needs of each member.

• 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 to 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.
• Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follows mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements.
• Meets timelines and deadlines related to supporting systems and employee compliance. Example includes but is not limited to Kronos Workforce Ready for review and approval of time sheets.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It’s who we are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don’t just show up, we show up with purpose. As a cause driven leader you are expected to be:

• Welcoming—Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants.
• Nurturing—To care for, support, and help develop through encouragement.
• Hopeful—Take an optimistic or positive view of future outcomes.
• Determined—to devote full strength and concentrated attention to the cause.
• Genuine—to be honest and open in relationships with others.

Mission Advancement:
Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund‑raising.

Collaboration:

Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness:
Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high‑value experience for members.

Personal Growth:
Pursues self‑development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up‑to‑date knowledge and skills in technology.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum age of 18.
• High school diploma or…